Ingredients
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup whole wheat flour2 tablespoons sugar1 tablespoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 cup shortening1 egg1/2 cup milk1 tablespoon butter, melted
Preparation
In a bowl, combine flours, sugar, baking powder, cream of tartar and salt. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Beat egg and milk; stir into dry ingredients until a ball forms.
Turn onto a floured surface, knead 5-6 times. Roll to 1/2-in. thickness; brush with butter. Cut with a 2-in. biscuit cutter. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 450° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
