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Buttermilk Biscuits
Yuna Wu
12 minutes
Makes 10-12 biscuits
BeginnerThese cook up well at camp. Bring the dry ingredients premixed from home and mix up right when you need to.
Total Steps
7
Ingredients
6
Tools Needed
9
Ingredients
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup Lard
- 3/4 cup buttermilk or sour milk
Instructions
1
Step 1
Sift together the dry ingredients (flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt).
2
Step 2
Cut in the lard until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3
Step 3
Add buttermilk; stir just until the dough clings together. Transfer the dough to a lightly floured board and gently knead for about 10 to 12 strokes.
4
Step 4
Roll the dough to 1/2 inch thickness.
5
Step 5
Cut biscuits with a 2-inch round biscuit cutter.
6
Step 6
Place the cut biscuits on a greased baking sheet.
7
Step 7
12 to 15 minutes
Bake at 450 degrees Fahrenheit for 12 to 15 minutes or until lightly browned.
Tools & Equipment
measuring cups
measuring spoons
sifter
mixing bowl
pastry blender
floured board
rolling pin
2-inch round biscuit cutter
baking sheet