Buttermilk biscuits

Buttermilk Biscuits

Prep time: 15 minutes

Cook time: 12 minutes

Servings: 10–12 biscuits

Ingredients

• 2 cups flour

• 2 tbsp sugar

• 1 tbsp baking powder

• 1 tsp salt

• 1 stick (½ cup) butter, cold

• ¾ cup buttermilk

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425°F.

2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

3. Cut the butter into small pieces and work it into the dry mixture using a pastry cutter or your hands until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

4. Pour in the buttermilk and stir until a dough begins to form.

5. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface. Fold the dough, roll it out, then turn clockwise. Repeat this process 5–6 times.

6. Roll the dough out to about ¾ inch thickness.

7. Cut out biscuits using a round cutter or glass. Place onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

8. Bake for 12 minutes, or until biscuits are golden brown