Flaky Buttermilk Biscuits

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   Heat the oven to 450 degrees.

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   Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment.

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   In a bowl, whisk together flours, baking powder, sugar and salt.

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   Using a pastry cutter or fork, quickly cut in 8 tablespoons butter until it forms pea-size crumbs and is uniformly mixed it (for flaky biscuits you want the butter to remain cold).

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   Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and pour in buttermilk.

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   Stir together until it just forms a moist, slightly tacky dough.

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   Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface.

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   Knead 2 or 3 times, then pat out into a 3/4-inch-thick round.

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   Using a 2-inch round cutter, cut the biscuits.

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    Twisting the cutter prevents proper rising; to prevent sticking, dip the cutter lightly in flour between biscuits.

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    Do not re-roll the scraps, but pat them together and cut into rounds.

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    Transfer biscuits to the baking sheet.

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    Melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter.

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    Brush butter lightly over the tops of biscuits.

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    Bake until puffed and golden, about 15 to 20 minutes.

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    Cool 5 minutes before serving.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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