Sky High Biscuits - Mark Seng

3 cups flour                                          
¾ tsp cream of tartar
4½ tsp baking powder                       
¾ cup butter
2 tbsp sugar                                         
1 egg, beaten
½ tsp salt                                              
1 cup milk

In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, sugar, salt and cream of tartar.  Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse cornmeal. Add egg and milk, stirring quickly and briefly.  Knead lightly on floured board.  Roll or pat gently to 1 in. thickness.  Cut into 1‑2 in. biscuits.  Place in a greased 10 inch iron skillet or on a 9 inch square pan.  For crusty biscuits, separate on a cookie sheet.  Bake at 450º for 12‑15 minutes.