Buttery Breakfast Biscuits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter
3/4 3/4 cup light cream or 3/4 cup milk

Preparation

In a bowl stir together flour, sugar, baking powder, cream of tartar, and salt.
Using a pastry blender, cut in margarine till mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Make a well in center; add cream all at once.
Using a fork, stir just till moistened.
On a lightly floured surface, knead dough for 10 to 12 strokes or till nearly smooth.
Pat or lightly roll dough to 1/2-inch thickness.
Cut dough with a 2 1/2\" biscuit cutter, dipping the cutter into flour between cuts.
Place biscuits on an ungreased baking sheet.
Bake in a 450\u00b0 oven for 10 to 12 minutes or till golden brown.
Serve warm.
Makes 10 to 12.