Sky High Biscuits

2002 Cowley Cookbook

2 cups flour

1 cup whole wheat flour

4 1/2 tsp baking powder

2 T sugar

1/2 tsp salt

3/4 tsp cream of tartar

3/4 cup margarine

1 egg, beaten

1 cup milk

Combine flour, baking powder, sugar, salt and cream of tartar. Cut in butter until mixture resembles cornmeal. Add egg and milk, stirring quickly. Knead lightly on floured board. Roll or pat into 1″ thickness. cut into 1-2″ biscuits. Place in creased cookie sheet. 

Bake at 450 degrees for 12-15 minutes.  Yields 20 biscuits.