Best Ever Buttermilk Biscuits - January 2011 at Eilyn's

Best-Ever Buttermilk Biscuits
(with or without cinnamon chips!)

2 c. all-purpose flour
1 T. baking powder
2 tsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/2 c. shortening
2/3 c. buttermilk

Combine dry ingredients, then cut in shortening with a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add buttermilk all at once and stir just until everything is moistened.

Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Quickly knead until dough is nearly smooth (about 10 strokes). Pat or lightly roll to about 1/2" thick. Cut dough and place on an ungreased baking sheet.

Bake in a 450 F oven for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned.

Yummy variation: Add cinnamon chips to mixture before stirring in the buttermilk (about 1/2 - 2/3 c.) Drizzle warm biscuits with a powdered sugar glaze.

Note: Cinnamon chips may be found at Kitchen Kneads in Ogden.