Southern Buttermilk Biscuits Recipe - flour

Method

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
• Butter a large baking sheet.
• Sift 2 c. of the flour with the dry ingredients into a shallow mixing bowl.
• Cut in the shortening with a pastry blender till mix resembles cornmeal.
• Make a well in the center, pour in the buttermilk all at once, and stir quickly with a rubber spatula till a dough is formed.
• If it seems very sticky, add in the remaining flour.
• Turn dough out on a floured surface and knead lightly for a dozen strokes.
• Pat out 1/2 inch thick.
• Cut with floured 2 inch biscuit cutter or possibly glass and place on baking sheet.
• If you like, brush biscuits with melted butter.
• Bake about 12 min.
• Serve immediately.
• Makes 10-12 biscuits.