Perfect Buttermilk Biscuit
1/2 c Shortening 2 1/4 c Flour 2 1/2 ts Baking powder 1/2 ts Baking soda 1 tb Sugar 1/2 ts Salt 1 1/4 c Buttermilk Place shortening in small plastic food bag. Flatten shortening be...
Ingredients
- 1/2c shortening
- 21/4 c flour
- 21/2 ts baking powder
- 1/2ts baking soda
- 1tb sugar
- 1/2ts salt
- 11/4 c buttermilk
Directions
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1/2 c Shortening 2 1/4 c Flour 2 1/2 ts Baking powder 1/2 ts Baking soda 1 tb Sugar 1/2 ts Salt 1 1/4 c Buttermilk Place shortening in small
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Flatten shortening between plastic sheets so it is thin and return to freezer
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This allows shortening to become hard enough to break, into tiny pieces when added to dry ingredients
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Tear 2 pieces wax paper about 15 inches long and place on counter, Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar and salt onto wax paper
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Place empty sifter on top of bare sheet of wax paper, lift sheet of wax paper holding sifted dry ingredients by sides and pour through sifte
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Sift back and forth 3 times, then sift once more into large mixing bowl
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Remove shortening from freezer
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Cut into small bits, about 1/4-inch square