Ingredients

  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons milk

Method

  • Combine flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, soda, and salt.
  • Cut in the butter until coarse crumbs.
  • Stir in the sour cream and milk just until combined. Do not overmix or your biscuits will be tough!
  • Knead about 10 times on a floured surface, then press out to 1/2 inch thickness.
  • Cut with a biscuit cutter dipped in flour.
  • Bake on ungreased baking sheet at 450 degrees for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
  • Cool on wire racks.
  • Best served warm with apple butter. You can also use a powdered sugar glaze and sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar.