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Traditional Southern Buttermilk Biscuits

A home-style Traditional Southern Buttermilk Biscuits made with Flour, Baking Powder, Salt, Baking Soda, and Buttermilk. Keep it handy for the next time you cook it.

Ingredients

• 2 cup
• 1 tbsp
• 3/4 tsp
• 1/2 tsp
• 1 cup

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 425F.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, sift together flour, salt, soda, and powder.

3. 3

   Using a pastry blender or two knives, cut the shortening into the flour mixture until coarse crumbs form.

4. 4

   Add the buttermilk, tossing with a fork until a dough forms.

5. 5

   Gather into a disk.

6. 6

   Knead lightly a few times until smooth. (The dough may be made up to two hours ahead, wrapped in plastic wrap, and refrigerated until ready to use.) 4.

7. 7

   Pat the dough to 3/4 inch thick.

8. 8

   Using a biscuit cutter or a glass dipped in flour, cut out the biscuits.

9. 9

   Place them, two inches apart, onto an ungreased baking sheet.

10. 10

    Gather dough trimmings, pat to 3/4 inch thick, and cut out more biscuits.

11. 11

    5. Bake until golden brown, about 12-15 minutes. Serve hot.