American Country Biscuits

• 2 cups flour, all-purpose
• 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder double-acting
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 7 tablespoons butter
• 3/4 cup milk

1. Preheat the oven to 375F (190C).
2. Combine all the dry ingredients in a large bowl.
3. Cut the butter into small bits and stir them into the dry ingredients, using your finger tips to make sure its well combined.
4. Next, slowly add the milk to the mixture while stirring continually.
5. Once the milk has been added, knead the dough for one minute until smooth.
6. Roll the dough out to quarter inch thickness.
7. Cut into rounds or squares, and place on a dry cookie sheet.
8. Place the cookie sheet on the middle shelf.
9. Bake for 12 minutes.
10. Note: Dried fruits can be added into batter, such as dried cranberries, cherries, or blueberries.
11. Serve with butter and/or jam if desired.

flour, baking powder doubleacting, sugar, salt, butter, milk

Taken from recipeland.com/recipe/v/american-country-biscuits-36277 (may not work)