Cloud Biscuit

INGREDIENTS 4 cups sifted all-purpose flour 2 Tbsp. sugar 8 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. salt 1 cup shortening 2 beaten eggs ⅔ cup milk DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. 2. Sift together dry ingredients. 3. Add shortening until mixture resembles course crumbs. 4. Combine eggs and milk, and add to flour mixture all at once. 5. Stir until doughy, following fork around bowl. 6. Turn out on a lightly floured surface. 7. Knead gently with heel of hand about 20 strokes. 8. Roll dough ¾-inch thickness. Dip 2-inch biscuit cutter in flour. Cut straight down through dough. 9. Place on ungreased baking tray, about ¾ inch apart. 10. Bake in oven 10-15 minutes.