Biscuits Without Baking Powder

In a mixing bowl whisk together the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar and salt. Set aside.

Using a box grater, grate the chilled butter. Add to the flour mixture.

Using your hands, rub the butter into the flour until it resembles coarse bread crumbs.

Add the milk and stir to form a dough, being careful not to over mix the dough.

Turn the dough onto a floured work surface and gently knead to combine.

Using your hands or a rolling pin, roll the dough to approximately 2 inches thick.

Fold the dough over and roll it out again. Repeat this process 3 more times.

Using a 2½ inch round biscuit cutter, cut 18 biscuits from the dough, place them onto the prepared tray.

Optional: Whisk the egg and brush over the tops of each biscuit, this will give a lovely golden top to the biscuits.

Bake for 20 minutes or until the tops are a lightly golden brown.

Remove and allow to cool completely.