Homemade Biscuits

This recipe is at least 80 yrs. old, got it from my Great-Grandmother. Oh so yummy!! So easy to make, you may add to this for interesting variations.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 3-4
• Yields: 6-8 large biscuits

Ingredients

• 2  cups flour
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 4  teaspoons baking powder
• 1  teaspoon cream of tartar
• 2  teaspoons sugar (optional)
• 1⁄2 cup butter (softened)
• 3⁄4 cup milk (may need to add extra, 1 tablespoon at a time)

Directions

1. Mix dry ingredients together. Add butter and cut into tiny pieces (using a fork works best), add milk and moisten together.
2. Bake at 450 degrees for 10 minutes.
3. Variations:.
4. Add 2 tsp garlic powder and 1 cup shredded cheese. This addition will be close to Red Lobsters biscuits!
5. Add 1 tsp dill for a delicious taste.