Cheddar-Thyme Flaky Biscuits

Ingredients

• 4 teaspoons double-acting baking powder 
• 0.5 cup butter 
• 0.5 teaspoon cream of tartar 
• 2 cups flour 
• 1 tablespoon thyme leaves fresh chopped
• 0.8 cup milk 
• 0.5 teaspoon salt 
• 0.5 cup cheddar cheese shredded
• 3 tablespoons sugar white

Equipment

• bowl
• baking sheet
• oven
• pastry cutter

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
2. In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, sugar, salt and cream of tartar.
3. Cut in butter using a pastry cutter or a fork until it is the size of peas. Make a well in the center of the mixture and measure the milk, cheese and thyme into the bowl. Gently mix until a soft dough forms.
4. Roll or pat out on a floured surface to 3/4 inch thick.
5. Cut into circles and place on a baking sheet.
6. Bake for 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the bottoms of the biscuits are golden brown.