Step 1

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.

Step 2

In a large bowl, whisk flour, cream of tarter, baking powder, soda and salt. Using a pastry blender incorporate shiortening until well blended. Add raisins, sour cream and milk. Add addional flour or milk until the mixtire forms a soft dough.

Step 3

Pat on a floured surface, roll out evenly, cut with a 2-inch biscuit cutter. Place on prepared baking sheet close together and bake untl golden brown, about 12 to 15 minutes.

Step 4

Serve hot with butter.