Traditional Southern Buttermilk Biscuits

TRADITIONAL SOUTHERN BUTTERMILK BISCUITS

12 Preparation Time :

Categories : Breads

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -- -- --

2 c Flour

1 tb Baking powder

3/4 ts Salt

1/2 ts Baking soda

5 tb Chilled solid vegetable

.shortening

1 c Buttermilk

1. Preheat oven to 425F. In a large bowl, sift

together flour, salt, soda, and powder. Using a pastry

blender or two knives, cut the shortening into the

flour mixture until coarse crumbs form. 2. Add the

buttermilk, tossing with a fork until a dough forms.

3. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface.

Gather into a disk. Knead lightly a few times until

smooth. (The dough may be made up to two hours ahead,

wrapped in plastic wrap, and refrigerated until ready

4. Pat the dough to

3/4 inch thick. Using a

biscuit cutter or a glass dipped in flour, cut out the

biscuits. Place them, two inches apart, onto an

ungreased baking sheet. Gather dough trimmings, pat to

3/4 inch thick, and cut out more biscuits.

5. Bake until golden brown, about 12-15 minutes. Serve

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