Virginia Buttermilk Biscuits |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour |
2 teaspoons baking powder |
1 teaspoon sugar |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon shortening |
1/2 teaspoon baking soda |
1 cup buttermilk |
Directions:
1. Sift together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt in a medium bowl. Cut in shortening with a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse meal. Dissolve soda in buttermilk; pour evenly over flour mixture, stirring until dry ingredients are moistened.
2. Turn dough out onto a floured surface; knead 10 to 12 times.
3. Roll dough to 1/2-inch thickness; cut with a 2-inch biscuit cutter. Place biscuits on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 450° for 10 minutes or until lightly browned.
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