Southern Buttermilk Biscuits Recipe

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   Preheat oven to 450 degrees.

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   Butter a large baking sheet.

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   Sift 2 c. of the flour with the dry ingredients into a shallow mixing bowl.

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   Cut in the shortening with a pastry blender till mix resembles cornmeal.

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   Make a well in the center, pour in the buttermilk all at once, and stir quickly with a rubber spatula till a dough is formed.

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   If it seems very sticky, add in the remaining flour.

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   Turn dough out on a floured surface and knead lightly for a dozen strokes.

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   Pat out 1/2 inch thick.

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   Cut with floured 2 inch biscuit cutter or possibly glass and place on baking sheet.

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    If you like, brush biscuits with melted butter.

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    Bake about 12 min.

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    Serve immediately.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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