Classic Biscuits
10
From the Better Homes and Gardens cookbook.
Ingredients
| Combine dry ingredients: | |||
| 2 | cups |
all-purpose flour
|
* |
| 2 | tablespoons |
baking powder
|
* |
| 2 | teaspoons |
sugar
|
* |
| ½ | teaspoon |
cream of tartar
|
* |
| ¼ | teaspoon |
salt
|
* |
| Cut in until it looks like coarse crumbs | |||
| ½ | cup |
butter
|
* |
| Add all at once and barely mix in | |||
| ⅔ |
milk
|
* | |
Directions
Knead on a lightly floured surface, as little as possible.
Roll to ½ inch thickness. Cut into desired shapes.
You can also drop by spoonful onto a cookie sheet and flatten slightly.
Bake 10 to 12 minutes at 450.
Note: Dried fruits or nuts can be added to batter if desired.
