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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 18 Minutes |
Ready In: 28 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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This a a great biscuit recipe from Art Smith (O Magazine, Oprah fame). Ingredients:
1 cup all-purpose flour |
1 cup cake flour |
2 teaspoons baking powder |
1/2 teaspoon baking soda |
1 teaspoon salt |
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 1/2 inch cubes |
3/4 cup buttermilk, as needed |
Directions:
1. Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 400°F.
2. Whisk dry ingredients in a medium-size bowl.
3. Using pastry blender, cut in the butter until mixture is crumbly with a few pea-size pieces of butter.
4. Stir in enough of the buttermilk to make a soft, sticky dough.
5. Turn out onto a lightly flourd surface.
6. Quick knead dough just until it comes together being careful not to overknead.
7. Roll out dough until it is 1/2-inch thick.
8. Using a 2 1/2-inch biscuit cutter, cut out biscuits and place 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheet.
9. Bake until golden brown, about 18 minutes.
10. Variations: Biscuits with Cheddar, Chives and Pepper-after you have cut butter into mixture, add 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese, 2 tablespoons finely chopped chives and 1/2 teaspoon coarsly cracked black pepper.
11. Mix gently, then stir in the buttermilk.
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