Biscuits Supreme

Directions

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   In a large bowl stir together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and cream of tartar.
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   Cut in slightly softened but not melted butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
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   Make a well in the center of the flour mixture.
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   Add milk all at once.
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   Using a fork, stir just until moistened.
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   Lightly flour hands and turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface.
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   (dough was sticky at this point) Knead dough by folding and gently pressing dough just until dough holds together.
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    Lightly roll dough until 1/2 inch thick.
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    Cut the dough with a floured 2 1/2 inch cutter.
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    3.
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    Place biscuits 1 inch apart on an ungreased baking sheet.
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    Bake in a preheated 375 degrees oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until done.
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    (our biscuits were brown on the bottom and firm on top) Remove from baking sheet and serve immediately.