Buttermilk Biscuits

Directions

1. 1
   In a medium mixing bowl combine flour, baking powder, sugar, salt and cream of tartar.
2. 2
   Using pastry blender or fingers, cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. 3
   Make a well in the center of dry mixture.
4. 4
   Add buttermilk all at once to dry mixture.
5. 5
   (May have to add an extra 1 to 3 tablespoons of buttermilk if it seems dry).
6. 6
   Using a fork, stir just until moistened.
7. 7
   Turn dough out onto lightly floured surface.
8. 8
   Knead dough 6 times by folding and gently pressing.
9. 9
   Lightly pat dough to 3/4 inch thickness.
10. 10
    Cut dough with a floured 3 inch biscuit cutter.
11. 11
    Place biscuits on an ungreased baking sheet.
12. 12
    Bake 450 degree F. oven for 9 to 12 minutes or until tops are lightly golden.