Baking Powder Biscuits (roberts)
Serves:
Ingredients:
2
c
All-purpose flour
1
tb
Double acting baking powder
1/2
ts
Salt
1/4
c
Unsalted butter
-=OR=- Shortening
3/4
c
Buttermilk
Method:
COMBINE FLOUR, baking powder, salt and butter in a mixer and mix until crumbly.
Add the buttermilk and mix until the dough holds together.
Do not over-mix.
Turn out on a floured surface and roll the dough out to a 3/4-inch thickness.
Cut into rounds or squares.
Place fairly close together on an ungreased cookie sheet and bake in preheated 450F oven for 12 to 15 minutes.
MICHAEL ROBERTS - PRODIGY GUEST CHEFS COOKBOOK