Lighter Buttermilk Biscuits

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 425.
2. 2
   Coat a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
3. 3
   Put the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and sugar into the bowl of a food processor fitted with a metal blade.
4. 4
   Process for about 2 seconds.
5. 5
   Drop the margarine pieces on top of the flour and process for about 8 seconds.
6. 6
   The mixture will be the consistency of coarse crumbs.
7. 7
   Do not overprocess.
8. 8
   Transfer the mixture to a mixing bowl.
9. 9
   Alternatively, cut the margarine into the flour using a pastry blade, 2 forks, or your fingertips.
10. 10
    Stir the buttermilk into the dry ingredients with a fork just until combined.
11. 11
    When the biscuit dough holds together, drop it by large spoonfuls onto the baking sheet.
12. 12
    Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the biscuits are puffy and lightly browned.
13. 13
    Serve them immediately.