BUTTERMILK BISCUITS

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"These biscuits are made from a recipe that's been in our family for years. They're simple to make and smell so good when baking! The wonderful aroma takes me back to those days when Mom made this meal-it's like I'm there in our family's kitchen again, with her busy at the stove."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup cold shortening
3/4 cup buttermilk

Steps:

Preheat oven to 450°. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add buttermilk; stir just until the dough clings together. , Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead gently, 10-12 times. Roll to 1/2-in. thickness; cut with a floured 2-in. round biscuit cutter. Place 1 in. apart on a greased baking sheet. Bake until lightly browned, 11-12 minutes. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 82 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 147mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.