Never Fail Biscuits

Submitted by Hugh from CO

"These biscuits are a never fail recipe, they're easy to make and everyone enjoys them."

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:
1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes, or until golden.

Groups:
Bread, Breakfast

Preparation Time:
10 mins

Cooking Time:
10 mins

Servings:
4