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Buttermilk Biscuits

These biscuits just remind me of those warmand fuzzy feelings, and the joy of eating a warm biscuit with jam right out of the oven.
Prep Time 1 hour 55 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Dessert
Calories: 192

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ¼ cups Buttermilk
  • 3 cups Flour All Purpose
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder
  • ½ tsp Baking Soda
  • 1 stick cold butter in pieces

Method
 

  1. 1.Preheat the oven to 425*
    2.Lightly spray a baking tray with nonstick spray
    3.In a mixing bowl add the flour, baking powder, baking soda and mix together
    4.Using a pastry cutter, add the butter pieces to the dry mix and begin to cut the butter into the flour mix
    5.Work with the pastry cutter until the mixture resembles large crumbs
    6.Slowly add in the buttermilk using a wooden spoon
    7.Do not over mix the mixture
    8.Sprinkle a small amount of flour on the counter and turn the dough onto the flour
    9.Roll the dough to a thickness of ½ inch
    10.Use a doughnut cutter, cut out biscuits and place on the prepared tray
    11.Place in the oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes
    12.You could brush the tops with melted butter after they are removed from the oven

Notes

What if I do not have buttermilk?
You can make your own buttermilk in two different methods. The method I use is to use 1 tsp of Vinegar in 1 cup of milk, stir and let it sit for a few minutes.