Buttermilk Biscuits (Cooks.com)

I've been searching for a biscuit recipe that makes light and moist biscuits; most seem to turn out dense and dry. These are the best I've ever made. So yummy! The whole family loved these. 20 minutes. $1.66 including tax
2 c white flour
2 Tbsp sugar
2 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
½ tsp cream of tartar
½ c butter
1 c buttermilk (or sour milk)

In a large bowl, sift together the dry ingredients and cut in the butter using a fork or pastry blender (butter chunks should end up pea-size). Stir in the buttermilk and continue stirring only until the mixture forms a ball and begins to hold together (do not over-mix or biscuits will be tough). Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and pat or roll out ¾-1” thick and cut into rounds. Place on a lightly oiled cookie sheet (or line a cookie sheet with parchment paper). Arrange biscuits close together for soft sides or 1” apart for more crusty sides. Bake at 450° for 12 min or until just golden brown.