Buttermilk Biscuits

Name: Buttermilk Biscuits
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 cup cold shortening; 3/4 cup buttermilk

7 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup cold shortening
3/4 cup buttermilk

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 450°. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add buttermilk; stir just until the dough clings together.
2

Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead gently, about 10-12 times. Roll to 1/2-in. thickness; cut with a floured 2-in. round biscuit cutter. Place 1 in. apart on a greased
3

. Bake until lightly browned, 11-12 minutes. Serve warm.