Easy Drop Biscuits

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.

Mix the flour, baking powder, sugar, cream of tartar, and salt. Stir to mix. Add the softened butter, mix until it forms coarse crumbs. Add the milk. Stir just until mixed. If you over mix the batter, the biscuits will be tough. Place by spoonfuls (about 1/4 cup to make 15 biscuits) onto a greased or parchment covered sheet pan. Bake until puffed and golden, about 15 minutes.

I like them with cheese, myself. But they’re plenty good plain (think: sausage & biscuits or with jam). Throw in herbs if you like (1-2 teaspoons of dried herbs is about right). If you want to add shredded cheese, use about 1 cup total. Put 3/4 of it in the dough and the rest gets sprinkled on top.