Buttermilk Biscuits
(makes 18 biscuits)
2 cups flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
7 tablespoons shortening
1 cup buttermilk
Mix the dry ingredients in a large bowl and add the shortening. Cut the shortening in with a fork until mixed well into the dry ingredients. Make a well and add the buttermilk. Mix well. Place the dough onto a floured surface. Knead lightly. Roll dough to a 5/8" thickness. Cut with a biscuit cutter and place on a lightly greased pan or cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned on top and bottom.
(makes 18 biscuits)
2 cups flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
7 tablespoons shortening
1 cup buttermilk
Mix the dry ingredients in a large bowl and add the shortening. Cut the shortening in with a fork until mixed well into the dry ingredients. Make a well and add the buttermilk. Mix well. Place the dough onto a floured surface. Knead lightly. Roll dough to a 5/8" thickness. Cut with a biscuit cutter and place on a lightly greased pan or cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned on top and bottom.
