LIGHTER BUTTERMILK BISCUITS

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Here it is - the perfect lower-fat biscuit recipe. I was pleasantly surprised when I first tried this recipe and found it to be light and flakey like the more deadly ones.

Provided by Chris from Kansas

Categories     Breads

Time 22m

Yield 10 biscuits

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon sugar
3 tablespoons cold margarine, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 cup buttermilk, plus
2 tablespoons buttermilk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425.
  • Coat a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Put the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and sugar into the bowl of a food processor fitted with a metal blade.
  • Process for about 2 seconds.
  • Drop the margarine pieces on top of the flour and process for about 8 seconds.
  • The mixture will be the consistency of coarse crumbs.
  • Do not overprocess.
  • Transfer the mixture to a mixing bowl.
  • Alternatively, cut the margarine into the flour using a pastry blade, 2 forks, or your fingertips.
  • Stir the buttermilk into the dry ingredients with a fork just until combined.
  • When the biscuit dough holds together, drop it by large spoonfuls onto the baking sheet.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the biscuits are puffy and lightly browned.
  • Serve them immediately.

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