Bake 12-15 min.

3 cups all-purpose flour (or 2 cups reg. flour/1 cup whole wheat flour)
4 1/2 tsp. baking powder

2 Tbsp. sugar

¬? tsp. salt

¾ tsp. cream of tartar

¾ cup butter or margarine

1 egg, beaten

1 cup milk (low or non-fat o.k.)

1.

In a bowl combine the flour, baking powder, sugar, salt and cream of tartar.

2.

Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse cornmeal.
A food processor works great for this.

3.

Add egg and milk, stirring quickly and briefly. Knead lightly on floured board.

4.

Roll or pat gently to 1-inch thickness. Cut 1-2 inch biscuits. Place in a greased cast iron skillet or in a square pan.
For crusty biscuits, separate on a cookie sheet.
Makes about 20