Biscuits

Portion Size: 1 Biscuit

Ingredients: Yields: 10 servings

Ingredients Notes: 
2 cups all -purpose flour 
1 tablespoon baking powder
2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar 
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup margarine
2/3 cup milk
For gluten free (GF): Use GF all purpose flour and GF baking powder. Always check each ingredient to be sure it is gluten free.

Directions:

Steps:Directions: Critical Control Point /Quality Assurance
1Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
2In a bowl stir together flour, baking powder, sugar, cream of tartar, and salt.
3Cut in margarine till mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4Make a well into the center; add milk all at once.
5Stir just till dough clings together.
6On a lightly flour surface, knead dough gently for 10 to 12 strokes.
7Roll  or pat dough to 1/2 inch thickness.
8Cut with a 2 1/2 inch biscuit cutter, dipping cutter in flour between cuts.
9Transfer biscuits to baking sheet.  Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown.

Jacqueline Larson M.S., R.D.N. and Associates