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Ingredients
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Biscuit Ingredients
Method
Biscuit Directions
- 1
Prepare the Oven
Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- 3
Cut in Butter
Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- 4
Add Buttermilk
Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and pour in the buttermilk. Stir gently until just combined.
- 5
Shape the Dough
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead it just until it comes together. Pat it into a rectangle about 1-inch thick.
- 6
Cut Biscuits
Use a biscuit cutter or a glass to cut out rounds from the dough. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, close together but not touching.
- 7
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the biscuits are golden brown on top.
- 8
Serve
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving warm. Enjoy your Southern biscuits!
