Buttermilk Biscuits With Variation - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. all-purpose flour
1 Tbsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/3 c. butter or margarine
3/4 to 1 c. buttermilk

Preparation

Mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a mixing bowl.
Cut in butter with a fork or 2 knives until mixture is crumbly.
Stir in 3/4 cup buttermilk all at once.
Add more buttermilk if needed to make a soft dough.
Knead dough gently about 10 minutes on a lightly floured board.
Pat or roll dough about 1/2 inch thick.
Cut dough with a knife into squares. Place biscuits on a baking sheet.
Brush tops with a little buttermilk.
Bake in a preheated 450\u00b0 oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until lightly browned.