Southern-style Buttermilk Biscuits
Why I Love This Recipe
The base of this recipe comes from an old Better Homes and Gardens cookbook. I changed things here and there and came up with a biscuit that even my Yankee husband loves to eat!
Ingredients You'll Need
2 c. all-purpose flour
3/4 t. salt
1 T. baking powder
2 T. lard, chilled (yes, lard)
2 T. butter, chilled
3/4 c. buttermilk
flour for dusting work area
melted butter
Directions
In a medium sized bowl, sift flour, salt and baking powder.
Using a pastry blender, add lard and butter.
Cut it in until pieces are about the size of pea gravel.
Make a well in the center of the mixture.
Pour buttermilk into center of well.
Stir with a fork until dough comes together. Do not overmix.
Turn out onto clean counter top dusted with flour.
Knead about 6 to 8 times.
Roll out dough to about 1/2 inch thick
Cut with biscuit cutter.
Gather any scraps and lightly knead them together
Cut with biscuit cutter.
Any remaining scraps should not be kneaded again.
Place on a baking sheet and brush with melted butter
Place in a 450 degree oven
Bake for 12 to 15 min or until tops are golden brown.
