Buttermilk Biscuit
2014-12-18Ingredients
- 4 cups all purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 cup vegetable shortening, cold, cut into half inch pieces
- One half to 2 cups buttermilk, plus additional for brushing
Method
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 375°
Step 2
Sift together the flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda
Step 3
Cut the shortening using a pastry blender or your hands until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Step 4
Make a well in the center and add 1 cup buttermilk.
Step 5
Using your hands quickly fold the dry ingredients into the buttermilk until a sticky dough forms, you may need to add more butter milk.
Step 6
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface. Gently fold to go over itself 3 to 4 times to create layers.
Step 7
Press the Doughout to 1 1/2 inches thick and cut with a floured 3 inch biscuit cutter.
Step 8
Lay the biscuits and ungreased cookie sheet and brush the tops with buttermilk.
Step 9
For 20 to 25 minutes until risen and golden brown