Cast-Iron Buttermilk Biscuits

Ingredients

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

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda.
3. Using a pastry blender or two forks, cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Stir in the buttermilk until just combined.
5. Turn the biscuit dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead it gently a few times.
6. Pat the dough into a 1/2-inch-thick circle.
7. Cut the biscuits into rounds with a biscuit cutter and arrange them on a greased baking sheet.
8. Bake for 15-20 minutes, until golden brown.

Interesting Facts

• Buttermilk biscuits can be made in a regular oven or in a cast-iron skillet.
• Buttermilk biscuits freeze well, so you can bake a batch and store them in the freezer for later.
• Adding a bit of sugar to the biscuit dough will give the biscuits a sweeter flavor.