Cardamom Biscuits

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 425F.
2. 2
   Combine first 6 ingredients in processor and mix.
3. 3
   Add chilled butter and cut in using on/off turns until mixture resembles coarse meal.
4. 4
   Transfer to large bowl.
5. 5
   Beat eggs to blend in glass measuring cup.
6. 6
   Add enough buttermilk to beaten eggs to measure 9 ounces (1 cup plus 2 tablespoons).
7. 7
   Add vanilla.
8. 8
   Using fork, mix buttermilk mixture into dry ingredients just until dough binds together.
9. 9
   Gently knead dough on floured surface until it just hold together, about 10 turns.
10. 10
    Divide dough into 3 equal pieces.
11. 11
    Form one dough piece into ball and flatten to 1-inch-thick round.
12. 12
    Cut into 4 wedges.
13. 13
    Transfer to ungreased baking sheet, spacing evenly.
14. 14
    Repeat forming and cutting with remaining 2 dough pieces.
15. 15
    Brush biscuits with melted butter; sprinkle with sugar.
16. 16
    Bake until just firm to touch and beginning to brown, about 15 minutes.
17. 17
    Transfer biscuits to rack.
18. 18
    (Can be prepred 8 hours ahead.
19. 19
    Cool comletely.
20. 20
    Wrap tightly in foil and store at room temperature.
21. 21
    Before serving, rewarm in 350F.
22. 22
    oven about 5 minutes.)