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Ingredients
| all-purpose flour (unsifted): 2 cups |
| baking powder: 1 Tbl |
| granulated sugar: 2 tsp |
| cream of tartar: 1/2 tsp |
| salt: 1/4 tsp |
| baking soda: 1/4 tsp |
| multipurpose shortening: 1/2 cup |
| buttermilk: 2/3 cup |
Best-Ever Buttermilk Biscuits
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Prep Time
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Cook Time
10 min -
Servings
24 serving(s)
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- In a medium mixing bowl combine flour, baking powder, sugar, cream of tartar, salt and baking soda.
- Using pastry blender, cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Making a well in the center of dry mixture. Add buttermilk all at once to dry mixture.
- Using a fork, stir just until moistened.
- Turn dough out onto lightly floured surface. Quickly knead dough by folding and gently pressing 10 to 12 strokes or until dough is nearly smooth.
- Pat or lightly roll dough to 1/2-inch thickness. Cut dough with a floured 2 1/2-inch biscuit cutter, dipping the cutter into flour between cuts.
- Place biscuits 1 inch apart on an ungreased baking sheet.
- Bake 450°F oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden.