Sometimes, there is fun and challenge in things as simple as baking powder biscuits.  Still trying to perfect these things - easy to overwork the dough.  These are tender and have a great flavor, but I'm still trying to get them to be more flakey.  any hints?

 2 1/2  c AP flour

1 T sugar

4 t baking powder

1/2 t salt

1/2 c shortening

4 T butter

1 beaten egg and 2/3 c milk

mix dry ingred.  cut in shortening and butter until pea sized and some larger

add liquid and bring together as gently and simply as possible.  press flat on board, fold and turn 4 times pressing out each time.  cut and bake 14 min, first 10 at 450F, then lowered to 400F