Biscuits Supreme

From Better Homes and Gardens

3 cups all-purpose flour

4 teaspoons baking powder

1 tablespoon sugar

1 teaspoon salt

¾ teaspoon cream of tartar

¾ cups butter

1 cup milk (may need a bit more)

1.   In a large bowl stir together the flour, baking powder, sugar, salt and cream of tartar.  Using a pastry blender, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.  Make a well in the center of the flour mixture.  Add buttermilk all at once.  Using a fork, stir just until moistened.

2.   Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface.  Knead dough by folding and gently pressing dough for 4 to 6 strokes or just until dough holds together.  (Don’t over-knead!!!)  Pat or lightly roll dough until ¾ inch thick.  Cut the dough with a flour 2 ½-cih biscuit cutter.

3.   Place biscuits 1 inch apart on an ungreased baking sheet.  Bake in a 450 F oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden.  Remove biscuits from baking sheet and serve immediately.