BUTTERMILK CATHEAD BISCUITS

Buttermilk Cathead Biscuits image

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories Breads

Time 1h3m

Yield 6 biscuits

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 -1 1/2 cup buttermilk
6 tablespoons shortening
butter, melted, for brushing over biscuits

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 450°.
In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder.
Cut in the shortening, using your fingers or a pastry cutter, until the flour mixture has the consistency of course-ground cornmeal.
Make a well in the center of the dry mixture and add the buttermilk.
Stir the mixture until the buttermilk is fully incorporated.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead carefully a couple of times.
To make the biscuits, pinch off a 3-inch ball of dough and mold a slightly rounded ball.
Place the biscuits onto an ungreased baking pan.
Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the tops of the biscuits turn a light golden brown.
Remove from the oven and brush with melted butter.