Soda Biscuits

Name: Soda Biscuits
Ingredients: 2 c. flour; 1 tsp. salt; 2 tsp. baking powder; 1/2 tsp. baking soda; 1/2 c. shortening; 3/4 c. buttermilk; 1 Tbsp. butter or margarine

7 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

2 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 c. shortening
3/4 c. buttermilk
1 Tbsp. butter or margarine

Directions

1

In large bowl mix flour, salt, baking powder and soda with pastry blender or two knives cut into shortening; until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
2

Stir in buttermilk all at once, just until dough clings together.
3

Knead lightly floured surface a few times.
4

Roll out 1/2 inch thick, cut with 2 1/2 inch round cutter. Place about 1 inch apart on cookie sheet and braise with butter. Bake in preheated oven at 450° for 12 to 14 minutes or until golden brown.