Southern Buttermilk Biscuits

Southern Buttermilk Biscuits 3 cups all-purpose flour 3 3/4 teaspoons baking powder 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 Tablespoons sugar 3/4 cup COLD butter, cubed 1 1/4 cups buttermilk Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar. Cut in the very cold butter with two knives or a pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the buttermilk until just combined. Do not over mix. Turn onto a lightly floured surface. Sprinkle a little flour on top of the dough. Pat into a rectangle that’s about an inch thick. Cut out biscuits and place on a parchment paper lined pan with the sides of biscuits almost touching. Bake 15 to 18 minutes or just until tops are lightly golden. Makes approximately 11 to 12 biscuits.