Savory Southwest Biscuits

• 3 cups Flour
• 2-1/2 Tablespoons Sugar
• 4-1/2 teaspoons Baking Powder
• 1 teaspoon Cream Of Tartar
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 3/4 cups Shortening
• 1 whole Egg, Beaten
• 1 cup Milk
• 6 ounces, weight Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Shredded
• 1/4 cups Diced Green Chilies
• 4 strips Bacon, Cooked And Crumbled

1. Preheat oven to 425u0b0F. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, cream of tartar, and salt. Cut in shortening. Add egg and milk. Mix in cheese, chilies, and crumbled bacon.
2. Turn out on floured surface and knead 10-15 times. Roll out 1/2-inch thick and cut with a biscuit cutter. Place on greased or parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
3. Makes 20 biscuits

flour, sugar, baking powder, cream of tartar, salt, shortening, egg, milk, cheddar cheese, ubc, bacon

Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/breads/savory-southwest-biscuits/ (may not work)