Biscuits

Combine:
· 2c flour
· 4t baking powder
· 1/2t salt
· 1/2t cream of tarter
· 2T sugar (4T for shortcake)

Cut in:
· 1/2c margarine, butter or Crisco

Combine and stir into a ball:
· 2/3c milk or buttermilk
· 1/2t vanilla (2t for shortcake)
· (minced onion, grated cheese, basil)

Cut out and bake on insulated pan at 450º for 12-15 minutes. (To make ahead and freeze add one egg with milk. Cut out as usual then freeze. ) Bake at 425º 20 minutes on middle or top rack in over.