Buttermilk Angel Biscuits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 cups frozen butter (cut into two pieces for easier handling when grating)
1 1/2 cups buttermilk, plus
2 tablespoons buttermilk
1 1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese (optional)

Preparation

Set oven to 375 degrees.
Lightly grease a cookie sheet.
In a bowl combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, grated cheddar cheese (if using) and baking soda; stir with a spoon to combine.
Grate the frozen butter into the flour mixture; toss to combine.
Make a hole in the center of the flour mixture.
Add in the buttermilk all at once; stir just until moistened (do not overmix!).
Divide the dough into two.
Knead each dough piece gently, until dough holds together.
Shape the dough into a semi-flat round ball. into a ball,.
Wrap the balls in plastic wrap and refrigerate for about one or more hours, before cutting into biscuits.
Flatten with hands on a lightly floured surface to about a 1-inch thickness (can be thicker if desired for a higher biscuit).
Cut the dough with a biscuit cutter into round shapes.
Place on cookie sheet.
Bake for 15-17 minutes, or until lightly browned.
**NOTE** because of the butter content, these biscuits tend to spread out a bit while baking, not too worry though, they are still to die for LOL!