OLD-FASHIONED BISCUITS (FROM MY GREAT RECIPE CARDS)

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These are really good - but sometimes in my oven 15 minutes is not quite enough so watch closely to make sure they are not underdone and when adding a couple minutes make sure they don't become overdone.

Provided by Foodie Friend

Categories     Breads

Time 15m

Yield 12 Biscuits

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 cup butter, chilled and cut in small cubes
3/4 cup buttermilk

Steps:

  • Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and sugar in a bowl.
  • Cut in butter using pastry cutter or use 2 knives.
  • With fork stir in buttermilk to make a soft dough (I have used an equal amount of buttermilk powder with added water and it works wonderfully in this recipe.
  • Turn out onto lightly floured workspace and knead no more than 10 times to form a ball (if you over do it the biscuits can be tough).
  • Roll into a 6" x 6" square.
  • Place on ungreased baking sheet.
  • Cut into 12 portions but do not separate.
  • Bake at 400 F for 15 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Serve with butter, honey, jam, or gravy.

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