Easy biscuits (Mile highs)

Combine in a large bowl:
2 cups flour
4 tsp baking powder
1 Tbs sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup shortening

Mix together:
1 egg
2/3 cup milk

Cut shortening into dry ingredients, then mix in quickly the wet ingredients until just incorporated.

Drop heaping tablespoons of dough onto a cookie sheet, evenly spaced.
Bake at 450 for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.