OLD FASHIONED BUTTER MILK BISCUITS
Preparation time about 10 minutes
Baking time: 15 minutes
Makes 12 biscuits
Ingredients:
2 cups all purpose flour
2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1 Tbsp. sugar
1/2 cup butter, margarine or shortening
3/4 cup buttermilk
Directions:
Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and sugar in mixing bowl. Cut in butter or shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. With fork, stir in buttermilk to make soft dough. Turn out onto lightly floured board and knead about 10 times to form a smooth ball.
Do not over knead or biscuits will not be tender.
Roll out to a 6-by-6 inch square place on ungreased baking sheet. With knife, cut dough into 12 portions. Do not separate; leave biscuits in a square. Bake at 400o until golden brown about 15 minutes.