Whole Wheat Biscuits

This quick and easy recipe adds a special touch to everyday meals.

1 - 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shortening
1 egg
1/2 cup milk
1 tablespoon butter, milted

In a bowl, combine flours, sugar, baking powder, cream of tartar and salt. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles course crumbs. Beat egg and milk; stir into dry ingredients until a ball forms. Turn onto a floured surface, knead 5-6 times. roll to 1 inch thickness; brush with butter. Cut with a 2 inch biscuit cutter. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 450 * for 10-12 minutes or until light light brown. Yield about 1 dozen.
This makes 2 now, things worth making the mess for. My most favorite under is apple butter!