Buttermilk Biscuits

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. In a large bowl mix together dry ingredients.
2. 2
   Add buttermilk, incorporating it into the dry ingredients with a fork.
3. 3
   Using hands work dough briefly until it just comes together.
4. 4
   Turn dough out onto a barely floured surface and knead until dough becomes 1 piece and is slightly sticky, no more than a minute.
5. 5
   Roll or pat dough into a round approximately 1/2 inch thick.
6. 6
   Using a 3-inch biscuit cutter cut rounds.
7. 7
   Re-roll scraps and continue cutting rounds until all the dough is used.
8. 8
   Place each round on an ungreased baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
9. 9
   With a pastry brush paint the top of each round with melted butter.
10. 10
    Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until lightly browned.