Biscuits

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

Step 2: In a small bowl combine 1 egg, with 1 tablespoon milk. Set aside.

Step 3: In a large mixing bowl, sift or whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar.

Step 4: Cut the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs

Step 5: Add the milk and slightly beaten egg and stir until just combined.

Step 6: Place mixture on a lightly floured surface and knead the dough gently until it comes together and is a smooth dough.

Step 7: Roll out dough to 1/2 inch thickness.

Step 8: Cut out biscuits with a lightly floured round cookie cutter.

Step 9: Place on prepared baking sheet and brush the tops with the beaten egg and milk mixture and bake for about 10 - 15 minutes or until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center of the biscuit comes out clean.

Step 10: Remove from oven and place on a wire rack.

Step 11: Serve warm with butter.