Best-Ever Buttermilk Biscuits

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 2/3 cup buttermilk

Directions

1. 1

   In a medium mixing bowl combine flour, baking powder, sugar, cream of tartar, salt and baking soda.

2. 2

   Using pastry blender, cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

3. 3

   Making a well in the center of dry mixture. Add buttermilk all at once to dry mixture.

4. 4

   Using a fork, stir just until moistened.

5. 5

   Turn dough out onto lightly floured surface. Quickly knead dough by folding and gently pressing 10 to 12 strokes or until dough is nearly smooth.

6. 6

   Pat or lightly roll dough to 1/2-inch thickness. Cut dough with a floured 2 1/2-inch biscuit cutter, dipping the cutter into flour between cuts.

7. 7

   Place biscuits 1 inch apart on an ungreased baking sheet.

8. 8

   Bake 450°F oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden.