Paul Buxmans Biscuits

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 500 degree.
2. 2
   In a large bowl, mix dry ingredients, cut butter into small chips adding into the mix.
3. 3
   Use a pastry cutter to incorporate butter into flour until mixture becomes mealy.
4. 4
   Create a small indentation in center of mix and add buttermilk.
5. 5
   Fold dry mix into wet center with wooden spoon until dough ball is formed.
6. 6
   Transfer dough to work surface that has been floured with mix of wholewheat flour and all-purpose flour.
7. 7
   Press dough into a flattened round and fold over; flatten again and fold, then flatten and fold the dough once more.
8. 8
   With palm of hand, press dough to 1/2-inch thickness.
9. 9
   (Do not use a rolling pin biscuits will not rise properly.)
10. 10
    Cut out biscuits with sharp biscuit cutter into 2 1/4-inch rounds, if possible.
11. 11
    (Make sure the cutter is sharp.
12. 12
    A dull one seals the dough around the edges, and the biscuit will not rise properly).
13. 13
    Place biscuits on baking tray 2 inches apart and place in upper third of the oven.
14. 14
    Bake for 3 minutes, then reduce the heat to 450 degrees and bake for 7 minutes or until golden brown.
15. 15
    Place the biscuits in a basket with a paper towel on the bottom, and cover with a kitchen towel (dont wrap them in the towel).
16. 16
    Preslice chilled butter to serve with biscuits.
17. 17
    It saves time as biscuits are passed around table.