Buttermilk Breakfast Biscuits

* Exported from MasterCook *

BUTTERMILK BREAKFAST BISCUITS

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Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Breads Breakfast

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 1/2 c All-purpose flour
2 tb Sugar
1 1/2 ts Cream of tartar
3/4 ts Baking soda
1/2 ts Salt
1/2 c (1 stick) butter
2/3 c Buttermilk
1 Egg
Milk
Additional sugar

Makes 8 to 10

Preheat oven to 425 F. Grease baking sheet. Mix
flour, 2 Tbs sugar, cream of tartar, baking soda and
salt in large bowl. Cut in butter until mixture
resembles coarse meal. Stir in buttermilk and egg.
Turn dough out onto floured surface and knead until
smooth; dough will be moist. Roll dough out into
circle 1/2 inch thick. Transfer to prepared sheet. Cut
into wedges. Brush top with milk; sprinkle with sugar.
Bake until golden brown, about 15 minutes. Serve
immediately

Variation: Add 2/3 cup raisins, 1/4 cup mined candied
orange peel, 1 Tbs finely grated lemon peel and 1 tsp
caraway seed to dough.

The Inn of Glenn Haven - Denver, CO. Bon Appetit



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