Boarding House Biscuits

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   Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 400u00b0F.

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   Whisk dry ingredients in a medium-size bowl.

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   Using pastry blender, cut in the butter until mixture is crumbly with a few pea-size pieces of butter.

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   Stir in enough of the buttermilk to make a soft, sticky dough.

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   Turn out onto a lightly flourd surface.

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   Quick knead dough just until it comes together being careful not to overknead.

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   Roll out dough until it is 1/2-inch thick.

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   Using a 2 1/2-inch biscuit cutter, cut out biscuits and place 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheet.

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   Bake until golden brown, about 18 minutes.

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    Variations: Biscuits with Cheddar, Chives and Pepper--after you have cut butter into mixture, add 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese, 2 tablespoons finely chopped chives and 1/2 teaspoon coarsly cracked black pepper.

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    Mix gently, then stir in the buttermilk.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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