Buttermilk Biscuits

Ingredients

• 2 cups flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 5 tablespoons chilled butter
• 1 cup buttermilk (or use regular milk and add a splash of vinegar)

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 425.

2. 2

   Sift together flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda.

3. 3

   Cut butter into flour until coarse crumbs form.

4. 4

   Add buttermilk and toss until dough forms.

5. 5

   Turn onto lightly floured surface and gather into a disk.

6. 6

   Knead lightly a few times just until smooth. Pat into 3/4" thick and cut with biscuit cutter.

7. 7

   Place biscuits 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheet. Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until golden.