FLAKY LAYER BISCUITS

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Make and share this Flaky Layer Biscuits recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Ray W.

Categories     Breads

Time 23m

Yield 10 biscuits, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 1/4 cups flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 cup butter, grated
3/4 cup buttermilk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400.
  • Sift together dry ingredients into a large bowl.
  • Grate butter into dry ingredients and combine in 2 or 3 batches.
  • Add buttermilk and mix until mixture is all crumbles. Hand knead/fold until all remaining dry ingredients are combined into a single ball.
  • Turn out dough ball onto a floured surface and roll out into a rectangle approximately 1/2" thick. Fold thirds , rotate 1/4 turn and repeat until dough has been rolled and folded 5 - 7 times. Roll out final time 1/2" and cut biscuits.
  • Place on baking tray (optionally, brush top of biscuits with melted butter) and put in oven for 15 - 18 minutes until golden brown on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 484.6, Fat 24.1, SaturatedFat 14.9, Cholesterol 62.8, Sodium 1106.1, Carbohydrate 58, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 3.5, Protein 9

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