Plain Biscuits

Preheat oven to 400°.

Sift dry ingredients together, then, using a pastry blender or two knives, cut in butter.

Combine milk and egg and slowly add to flour until mixture is wet enough to hold together.

Turn onto a floured board.

Knead, then roll to 1/2-inch thickness and cut with a biscuit cutter.

Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly golden.

Yields about 2 dozen biscuits.