Southern Biscuits with Mayonnaise

Ingredients

• 2 cups of all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons of baking powder
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• 2 tablespoons of sugar
• 6 tablespoons of butter
• ¾ cup of buttermilk
• 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. In a large bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
3. Cut in the butter until it is in small pieces.
4. Mix in the buttermilk and mayonnaise and mix until it forms a dough.
5. Flour a surface and roll out the dough until it is ½ inch thick.
6. Cut out the biscuits with a biscuit cutter and place on an ungreased baking sheet.
7. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
8. Serve warm with butter.

Interesting Facts

• Southern-style biscuits usually contain no eggs.
• Butter is traditionally used in Southern-style biscuits, but shortening can also be used.
• Mayonnaise can be used instead of buttermilk to make a richer, more flavorful biscuit.