2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1/4 c. granulated sugar
1 1/2 tbsp. baking powder
3/4 c. butter, firm
1 c. cold milk

In a bowl, combine the flour, sugar and baking powder. Cut butter into flour until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add milk, mixing just until dry ingredients are moistened. Butter 12 muffin cups. Spoon dough into muffin cups. Bake at 400 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes until golden.