Traditional Southern Buttermilk Biscuits

* Exported from MasterCook *

TRADITIONAL SOUTHERN BUTTERMILK BISCUITS

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Serving Size : 12 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Breads

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 c Flour
1 tb Baking powder
3/4 ts Salt
1/2 ts Baking soda
5 tb Chilled solid vegetable
.shortening
1 c Buttermilk

1. Preheat oven to 425F. In a large bowl, sift
together flour, salt, soda, and powder. Using a pastry
blender or two knives, cut the shortening into the
flour mixture until coarse crumbs form. 2. Add the
buttermilk, tossing with a fork until a dough forms.
3. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface.
Gather into a disk. 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. Pat the dough to 3/4 inch thick. Using a
biscuit cutter or a glass dipped in flour, cut out the
biscuits. Place them, two inches apart, onto an
ungreased baking sheet. Gather dough trimmings, pat to
3/4 inch thick, and cut out more biscuits.
5. Bake until golden brown, about 12-15 minutes. Serve
hot.



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