FLAKY BUTTERMILK BISCUITS

4 cups all-purpose flour

2 tablespoons baking powder

1 teaspoon cream of tartar

½ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon baking soda

Mix all above ingredients and then add:

1 cup chilled butter

Cut butter into dry ingredients using a pastry cutter and then add:

1 1/3 cup buttermilk

Mix with a fork, then knead dough a couple of times on a lightly floured counter top.

Roll dough out to about ½ inch thick. Use a circle cookie cutter, place on ungreased cookie sheet and bake at 450° for about 10 to 12 minutes. Makes about 30 biscuits.