Buttermilk Biscuits

Directions

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   1. Preheat your oven to 450°F.
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   2. Combine the dry ingredients in a bowl, or a food processor.
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   3. Cut the butter in chunks and cut into the flour, until the butter is pebble size.
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   4. Add the buttermilk and mix until it is just combined. If it seems dry, add a few more tablespoons of buttermilk.
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   5. Turn the dough on a floured board and pat the dough with your hands until it is about 1/2 inch thick.
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   6. Use a biscuit cutter or cookie cutter and cut out the biscuits. (I used a cookie cutter.)
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   7. Gently knead the scraps and cut out more biscuits. Note: Do NOT over-handle the dough or your biscuits will be tough.
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   8. Place the biscuits on a cookie sheet; If you like soft sides, the place the biscuits next to each other.
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   9. Brush the melted butter over the tops of the biscuits and bake for 10-12 minutes.