Buttermilk Biscuits

7 ingredients
1 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 12 teaspoon baking soda
  • 12 teaspoon salt
  • 14 cup crisco vegetable shortening
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup melted butter (optional)

Directions

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    ["Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.", "Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl.", "Add the shortening and cut it in with a pastry cutter or two knives till the mixture is well blended and mealy.", "Add the buttermilk and mix with a large spoon till the dough is soft, adding a little more buttermilk if necessary.", "Turn the dough out on to a lightly floured surface and, using a light touch, turn the edges of the dough toward the middle, pressing with your hands.", "Press the dough out to a 1/2 inch thickness, cut straight down into even rounds with a biscuit cutter or a small juice glass.", "If you want to, now is the time to dip each biscuit in the melted butter.", "Just a quick dip and BUTTER, not margerine.", "Place the rounds 1/2\" apart on a large baking sheet.""

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