Recipe #114 Baking Powder Biscuits

Baking Powder Biscuits (Shanny)

2 c. flour
1 T. baking powder
½ t. salt
½ stick of butter
2 t. sugar
½ t. cream of tarter
¾ c. milk
Sift flour into mixing bowl with baking powder and salt. Blend butter and flour into very fine particles with fork. Add the milk and stir into the dough just enough to make the particles cling together. Turn out on floured surface and knead for 1 minute, then pat or roll out about ½ inch thick. Cut in rounds. Place on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake @ 450 for12-15minutes.