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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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These are different, but so good. They're great slathered with jam. Try them, betcha can't eat just one! Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour |
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder |
1/2 teaspoon baking soda |
1 dash salt |
1 tablespoon granulated sugar |
1/2 cup butter, margarine or 1/2 cup shortening |
3/4 cup buttermilk |
1 tablespoon melted butter |
all-purpose flour (optional) |
Directions:
1. Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and sugar in a mixing bowl.
2. Cut in butte ror shortening with pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Add buttermilk, mix quickly to make a soft dough.
4. Turn out onto lightly floured surface. Knead a few times to make a soft dough, don't overknead or the biscuits will turn hard and dry.
5. Roll out to a 6 inch by 6 inch square. Place on ungreased baking sheet.
6. With knife, cut dough into 12 even portions. Do not separate.
7. Brush on melted butter, bake at 400°F until golden, about 15 minutes. Dust with flour if desired, when biscuits come out of the oven.
8. Serve piping hot with butter, jam or honey.
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