Never Fail, Sky High Biscuits

Preheat oven to 400ºF. Cube the butter and place it in the freezer to get it nice and cold. Meanwhile, mix dry ingredients (flour, sugar, baking powder) in a mixing bowl. Attach the paddle to mixer. Add butter and mix on low until mixture resembles coarse, small peas. (If not using a mixer, a pastry blender/cutter or 2 knives will work to blend the butter into the dry ingredients.)

In a separate bowl or measuring cup, add the egg to the milk and mix slightly. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix just until the dough comes together. Turn out onto your cutting surface which has been sprinkled with flour. Knead slightly with flour and pat the dough out, using your fingertips, until it is about 1/2″ to 3/4″ thick. Cut biscuits and place onto a baking tray that has been sprayed with cooking spray. (I use a pizza stone; it works perfectly.) Place on the center rack and bake for 14-16 minutes.

Variation:
Decrease flour by 1/3 cup and replace with cornmeal. Add a handful of fresh chopped chives, a handful of shredded cheddar cheese and 1-2 teaspoons of fresh ground pepper for a savory variation. Goes great with soups, stews and chili.