1 qt. milk or cream
1 1/2 c. butter or lard
2 tbsp. white sugar
1 "good" tsp. salt
1 tsp. cream of tartar
Enough flour to make a stiff dough

Knead well. Mold into neat small biscuits. Bake well. You will have a good sweet biscuit that will keep for weeks in a dry place.