Flaky Layer Biscuits

A nice buttermilk biscuit. Simple and straightforward.

• Ready In: 23 mins
• Serves: 4
• Yields: 10 biscuits

Ingredients

• 2 1⁄4 cups flour
• 1  tablespoon baking powder
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1  teaspoon sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1⁄2 cup butter, grated
• 3⁄4 cup buttermilk

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400.
2. Sift together dry ingredients into a large bowl.
3. Grate butter into dry ingredients and combine in 2 or 3 batches.
4. Add buttermilk and mix until mixture is all crumbles. Hand knead/fold until all remaining dry ingredients are combined into a single ball.
5. Turn out dough ball onto a floured surface and roll out into a rectangle approximately 1/2" thick. Fold thirds , rotate 1/4 turn and repeat until dough has been rolled and folded 5 - 7 times. Roll out final time 1/2" and cut biscuits.
6. Place on baking tray (optionally, brush top of biscuits with melted butter) and put in oven for 15 - 18 minutes until golden brown on top.