| Prep time: | 10 Min |
| Cook time: | 10 Min |
| Ready in: | 20 Min |
| SERVINGS: |
| Original yield: 1 dozen |
INGREDIENTS
* 2 cups all-purpose flour
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 4 teaspoons baking powder
* 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
* 2 teaspoons white sugar
* 1/2 cup butter, chilled and diced
* 3/4 cup milk
DIRECTIONS
* Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
* In a large bowl, sift together dry ingredients. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse oatmeal. Make a well in the center of the dry mixture and pour in the milk. Stir until dough begins to pull together then turn out onto a lightly floured surface.
* Press dough together and then roll out until 3/4 inch thick. Cut into 2 inch round biscuits and place on an ungreased baking sheet.
* Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes, or until golden.
