1 3/4 c. unsifted flour
4 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/3 c. butter, butter or shortening
3/4 c. buttermilk

Mix flour with baking powder, salt, cream of tartar and baking soda. Cut in butter. Add buttermilk and stir with fork until soft dough is formed. Place dough on lightly floured board and knead 20 times. Roll dough 1/2 inch thick; cut with floured 2-inch cookie cutter. Brush with melted butter. bake on ungreased cookie sheet at 450 degrees for 12 minutes. Makes 16.