Buttermilk Biscuits
A hot buttermilk biscuit, covered in gravy, syrup, jelly or dripping in butter, is just about as good as food gets.
- 1/2 cup one stick unsalted butter, cubed and chilled
- 2 cups self-rising flour I used White Lily
- 1 cup buttermilk
Turn dough out on to flour covered surface. Sprinkle top with flour and knead 5 or 6 times. Sprinkle with more flour as needed until dough is no longer sticky.
Roll out to 1/4 inch thick.
Fold dough in thirds, lengthwise, making sure the width is at least 2 inches. Fold in half from top to bottom. Gently press the layers together.
Cut biscuits with 2 inch biscuit cutter.
Place in a seasoned cast iron skillet or on a greased baking pan. Press down slightly with backs of fingers.
Brush tops with oil.
Bake at 425 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes or until tops are browned.