My Gram would make these in the summer, usually when the wild blueberry crop ripened. These biscuits would be buttered, then had sweetened stewed blueberries served over them. This dish would be served as a main course rather than a dessert. Good times!
Ingredients:
2 c flour
4 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp cream of tarter
2Tbsp sugar
1 tsp salt
1/2 c butter
1 c milk
DIRECTIONS
Put first 5 ingredients in bowl.
Stir thoroughly.
Cut in butter until crumbly.
Pour in milk.
Stir quickly to combine.
Dough should be soft.
Turn out on lightly floured surface.
Knead gently 8-10 times.
Roll or pat 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick or half the thickness you want the baked product to be.
Cut with small round cookie cutter.
Place on greased cookie sheet close together for soft sides or apart for crisp sides.
Bake in 450 degrees oven for 12 to 15 minutes.