Egg Yolk Milk Biscuits

Ingredients

• 2 cups bread flour
• 5 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 2 tablespoons shortening
• 1 egg yolk, slightly beaten
• 2/3 cup milk
• milk or melted butter for brushing

Method

1. 1 Sift together flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
2. 2 Work in shortening with fingers. Mix beaten egg yolk with milk and cut into flour mixture with a knife.
3. 3 Toss on floured surface and knead for 5 minutes.
4. 4 Shape biscuits and bake at 400°F for 15 minutes.
5. 5 Brush with milk or melted butter just before removing from oven.