Best Buttermilk Biscuits

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 450°F.
2. 2
   In a large mixing bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, sugar, salt and cream of tartar.
3. 3
   Slice butter into cubes and cut into flour mixture until pea-sized crumbs form.
4. 4
   Add buttermilk and stir with a fork untl mixture is moistened.
5. 5
   Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface, kneeding and folding dough until it holds together. Be careful not to handle too much, or the biscuits will become tough and butter will melt.
6. 6
   With a lightly floured rolling pin, roll dough until 1/4-inch thick. Cut out biscuits with a 2 1/2-inch biscuit cutter and place 1 inch apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until raised and golden brown.
7. 7
   Serve warm.