Baking Powder Biscuits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/4 c. all-purpose flour (reserve 2 tsp.)
1 Tbsp. granulated sugar
2 tsp. double-acting baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
1/2 c. reduced-calorie tub margarine
3/4 c. well chilled, low-fat (1.5%) buttermilk

Preparation

Preheat oven to 425\u00b0.
Spray nonstick baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
In medium bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and cream of tartar.
Using pastry blender or 2 knives, cut in margarine until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Using fork, stir in buttermilk until just combined.
Sprinkle reserved 2 teaspoons flour on work surface; roll out dough to 1/2-inch thickness.
Using 3-inch round biscuit cutter, cut out 12 biscuits, gathering up scraps and re-rolling dough as necessary.
Place biscuits on prepared baking sheet; bake until golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes.
Makes 12 servings.