Biscuit Dough baking powder biscuits
1 cup flour (plus extra for kneading)
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1/4 cup margarine (half of a cube)
1/2 cup milk (will also work with 1/4 cup milk plus 1/4 cup water if you are short)

Preheat oven to 425°F. Mix dry ingredients in medium bowl. Cut in margarine using pastry blender or two knives. Add milk and mix into a ball. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently until well-combined. Divide dough into six portions, roll into balls and place evenly on a cookie sheet or in a muffin tin. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned. Serve warm.
Variation: Cheese Biscuits
Decrease milk slightly (approximately 2 tablespoons) and add
1/2 cup grated cheddar.
Variation: Cinnamon Rollups
Double recipe for basic biscuits and follow steps 1-5 above. Roll dough into rectangle, approximately 1/2 to 1/4-inch thick. In a separate bowl, mix together 1/4 cup margarine, 1/3 cup brown sugar, 1 tablespoon cinnamon, 2 tablespoons raisins and 2 tablespoons walnut or pecan pieces. Spread sugar mixture evenly over dough. Roll dough tightly and slice roll into 9-12 pieces. Place sliced sides down onto cookie sheet or crowded together in a square (8-inch) baking pan. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned and sugar mixture bubbles. Serve warm.