Buttery Breakfast Biscuits
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup butter
- 3/4 3/4 cup light cream or 3/4 cup milk
- In a bowl stir together flour, sugar, baking powder, cream of tartar, and salt.
- Using a pastry blender, cut in margarine till mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Make a well in center; add cream all at once.
- Using a fork, stir just till moistened.
- On a lightly floured surface, knead dough for 10 to 12 strokes or till nearly smooth.
- Pat or lightly roll dough to 1/2-inch thickness.
- Cut dough with a 2 1/2" biscuit cutter, dipping the cutter into flour between cuts.
- Place biscuits on an ungreased baking sheet.
- Bake in a 450u0b0 oven for 10 to 12 minutes or till golden brown.
- Serve warm.
- Makes 10 to 12.
flour, sugar, baking powder, cream of tartar, salt, butter, light cream
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/buttery-breakfast-biscuits-87225 (may not work)