Country Biscuits

Ingredients

• 2 cups flour
• 4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/4 cup shortening
• 2/3 cup milk

Method

1. Combine flour, baking powder, cream of tartar, sugar and salt.
2. Add butter and shortening, by cutting in with a pastry blender.
3. Add milk until combined.
4. Turn out mixture on to a lightly floured surface. Knead several times.
5. Roll out to more than a 1/2 inch thick.
6. Dipping cutter into flour, cut out biscuits.
7. Place biscuits on to baking sheet at least 1 inch apart.
8. Let dough rest for a few minutes and then prick the tops with a fork.
9. Bake 10-12 minutes at 450.