White Feather Biscuits

Directions

1. 1
   Sift flour with salt, sugar, baking soda and baking powder. With a pastry cutter or hands, blend the butter into dry ingredients.
2. 2
   Use cold butter so that dough doesn't become greasy. Mixture should resemble coarse meal.
3. 3
   Add buttermilk and stir with a wooden spoon until dough is well mixed, about 1 minute. Turn out onto a floured board and knead for 1 minute longer until dough is smooth.
4. 4
   Roll to 1/2-inch thick and cut with a 2-inch biscuit cutter.
5. 5
   Put biscuits on parchment-lined baking sheet (or cover with aluminum foil).
6. 6
   Bake at 425° for 12 to 15 minutes until biscuits have risen and are slightly golden. Makes 20 (2-inch) biscuits.