BUTTER BISCUITS WITH ORANGE BUTTER

FOR THE BISCUITS:
2 cups all purpose flour
4 tbsp sugar
4 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp cream of tartar
1/4 tsp salt
1/3 cup butter, cut into pieces
2/3 cup milk
FOR THE ORANGE BUTTER:
1/2 cup butter, softened
3 tbsp orange marmalade

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.

In a medium bowl combine flour, sugar, baking powder, cream of tartar, and salt. Cut in 1/3 cup butter until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Stir in milk just until blended.

Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface; knead 15 seconds. Roll dough to 1/2 inch thickness. Cut with 2 1/2-inch round cutter. Place 1-inch apart on cookie sheet.

Bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.

Meanwhile in a small bowl stir together orange butter ingredients.

Serve warm biscuits with orange butter.

Makes 8 biscuits, 2/3 cup orange butter
Source: Land O'Lakes Summer Favorites