Buttermilk Biscuits

Name: Buttermilk Biscuits
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 12 biscuits
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour (I use unbleached); 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 cup shortening; 3/4 cup buttermilk

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Recipe by cuisinebymae

Very tender and light. Good served hot with butter or molasses.

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READY IN: 25mins

YIELD: 12 biscuits

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

2

cups all-purpose flour (I use unbleached)
1

tablespoon baking powder
1

teaspoon salt
¹⁄₂

teaspoon baking soda
¹⁄₄

cup shortening
³⁄₄

cup buttermilk

DIRECTIONS

Combine flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda.
Cut in shortening.
Add buttermilk and mix lightly just until a ball is formed.
Knead very briefly.
Put on a lightly floured board and roll out to approximately 1/2" thick.
Cut with a floured biscuit cutter.
Gather scraps together and re-roll and cut.
Put on a lightly greased cookie sheet and bake in a preheated 400F oven for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned.

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