Southern Style Buttermilk Biscuits

3 cups
1 T
1 T
1 t
1½ t
½ cup + 2 T

1 scant cup
1 cup
¼ to ⅓ cup

flour
sugar
baking powder
baking soda
salt
buttermilk powder

shortening
water
honey

• Mix first set then cut in shortening until mixture resembles fine crumbs
  
• Add water and honey and stir until dough leaves side of bowl and rounds up into a ball.  Can add 1 to 2 T more water if dough is too dry.
  
• Turn onto lightly floured surface and kneed lightly until smooth.
  
• Roll out to 3/4” thick and cut into 2” to 3” rounds.
  
• Place on an ungreased cookie sheet about 1” apart for crusty sides or touching for soft sides (we let them touch).
  
• Bake 8 to 10 minutes for soft biscuits or 12 for firmer biscuits (we bake for 8 to 10).
  
  

Category:  American                                                                                                                                              Modified 1/4/13