Buttermilk Biscuits (Black History Month Special)

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Buttermilk Biscuits

 

 

Prep time : 20 min

Ready in :32 min

 

Ingredients:

2 cups flour

 

4 tsp. CALUMET Baking Powder

 

1/2 tsp. salt

 

1/2 tsp. cream of tartar

 

1/4 tsp. baking soda

 

1/3 cup shortening

 

1 cup buttermilk

 

2 Tbsp. butter or margarine, melted, divided

 

 

Preparation:

Mix flour, baking powder, salt, cream of tartar and baking soda.

 

Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

 

Add buttermilk; stir with fork until soft dough is formed.

 

Place on lightly floured surface; knead 20 times or until smooth.

 

Pat or roll lightly until dough is 1/2-inch thick.

 

Cut with floured 2-inch cookie cutter.

 

Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Brush with 1/2 of the butter.

 

Bake at 450°F for 12 minutes or until golden brown. Brush with remaining butter.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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