1. Preheat oven to 450~. In medium bow, mix flour, baking powder, and 1 teaspoon salt. With pastry blender or two knives, cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. With fork, stir in milk just until mixture forms a soft dough and leaves side of bowl.

2. On lightly floured surface with floured hands, knead dough 10 times. Pat dough 3/4 inch thick. With floured round cookie cutter (3 1/2"), cut out as many biscuits as possible. Place biscuits, about 1/2 inch apart, on large cookie sheet. Press dough trimmings together; pat and cut as above.

3. Brush biscuits with beaten egg. Bake 12 to 15 minutes until golden.