Pre-heat the oven to 400°F.
Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt and sugar.
Using a pastry blender or two knives, cut the butter into the flour mixture until it is the texture of coarse meal with some pea-size pieces.
Using a fork, stir in the milk until just evenly moistened, adding up to 2 more tablespoons, if necessary, but stopping before the dough gets too wet.
Scoop the dough into 8 rough mounds (about ⅓-cup each) and place them on the prepared sheets.
Place in oven and bake until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs attached; about 20 minutes.
