Bob Evans Style Buttermilk Biscuits

Biscuits very much like the delicious ones at Bob Evans

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 6
• Yields: 12 biscuits

Ingredients

• 2  cups self-rising flour
• 1⁄4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄4 cup butter or 1⁄4 cup margarine
• 3⁄4 cup buttermilk

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 425f or 220c.
2. In a medium mixing bowl stir together flour and baking soda.
3. With a pastry blender or two knives cut in butter or margarine until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.Make a well in center. Add the buttermilk all at once; stir until moistened.
4. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Quickly knead dough by gently folding and pressing dough 10 to 12 strokes or until nearly smooth.
5. Pat or lightly roll dough to 1/2-inch thickness. Cut dough with a floured 2-1/2-inch biscuit cutter.
6. Place biscuits 1 to 2 inches apart on a lightly buttered baking sheet.
7. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until golden.
8. Remove biscuits from baking sheet and serve hot.