Flaky Biscuits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. flour (unbleached)
4 tsp. baking powder
3 Tbsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
1/2 c. butter oil
3/4 c. milk

Preparation

Mix dry ingredients in large mixing bowl. Add oil and milk all at once to dry mixture.
Mix only until blended.
Do not overmix. Form into a ball. Pat out on lightly floured surface to 3/4-inch thickness. Cut into biscuits with cutter.
Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 475\u00b0 for 10 minutes or golden brown.
Yields 10 biscuits.