Buttery Breakfast Biscuits

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

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   In a bowl stir together flour, sugar, baking powder, cream of tartar, and salt.

2. 2

   Using a pastry blender, cut in margarine till mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

3. 3

   Make a well in center; add cream all at once.

4. 4

   Using a fork, stir just till moistened.

5. 5

   On a lightly floured surface, knead dough for 10 to 12 strokes or till nearly smooth.

6. 6

   Pat or lightly roll dough to 1/2-inch thickness.

7. 7

   Cut dough with a 2 1/2" biscuit cutter, dipping the cutter into flour between cuts.

8. 8

   Place biscuits on an ungreased baking sheet.

9. 9

   Bake in a 450° oven for 10 to 12 minutes or till golden brown.

10. 10

    Serve warm.

11. 11

    Makes 10 to 12.