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Ingredients
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Biscuit Ingredients
Method
Biscuit Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- 3
Cut in Butter
Add the cold unsalted butter to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- 4
Add Buttermilk
Make a well in the center of the mixture and pour in the buttermilk. Stir gently until just combined; do not overmix.
- 5
Shape the Dough
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface. Gently knead it a few times until it comes together. Pat it into a 1-inch thick rectangle.
- 6
Cut Biscuits
Use a biscuit cutter or a glass to cut out biscuits. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, making sure they are touching.
- 7
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
- 8
Serve
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving warm.