Buttermilk Biscuits

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup cold butter, cut into small cubes
• 1 cup buttermilk

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Add butter cubes to the dry ingredients and use a pastry cutter to cut the butter into the flour until it resembles coarse meal.
4. Add buttermilk and stir until just combined.
5. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead lightly, just until the dough comes together.
6. Roll the dough out to 1/2-inch thickness and use a biscuit cutter to cut out biscuits. Place them on the prepared baking sheet.
7. Bake for 15-18 minutes, until biscuits are golden and cooked through.
8. Serve warm.

Interesting Facts

• Buttermilk biscuits are a staple of the Southern United States cuisine.
• Buttermilk is a fermented dairy product made from the liquid leftover from churning butter.
• This recipe can be made in advance and frozen for up to three months.