Annie Mae Jones' Buttermilk Biscuits

* Exported from MasterCook *

ANNIE MAE JONES' BUTTERMILK BISCUITS

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Serving Size : 18 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Breads Biscuits

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3 c Flour,all-purpose,sifted
1 t Salt
1/2 ts Baking soda
3 ts Baking powder
2/3 c Shortening
1 c Buttermilk
4 tb Butter (opt)

1. Preheat oven to 450'F.

2. Sift flour, salt, soda, and baking powder into
mixing bowl. Cut in shortening, using 2 knives, a
pastry cutteror your hands dusted with flour. Add
sufficient buttermilk to make a soft dough. Knead
lightly and turn out onto a lightly floured board.
Roll out to 1/2" thickness and cut with biscuit cutter
into rounds. Place rounds not touching - for crisper
biscuits - or close together - for softer biscuits -
on ungreased baking sheet. Brush with melted butter if
desired and bake in preheated oven 12-15 minutes, or
until firm and lightly browned.



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