Louisiana-style Biscuits
Servings Prep. Time Cooking Time Calories % from Fat Fat Sodium Carbohydrates Protein Cholesterol
18 each 10 minutes 12 minutes N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A


INGREDIENTS:
2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar 1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter, cubed 3/4-1 cup buttermilk 1 tablespoon milk or cream



1 Place the dry ingredients in a food processor and process briefly.
2 Add the butter and process until no large lumps remain. Stir in the buttrmilk, turn out and knead very lightly to form a soft dough. Do not overwork.
3 Transfer to a floured surface and roll out dough until 1 inch thick. Use a floured biscuit cutter to cut out 2-inch circles and transfer to a baking sheet.
4 Preheat oven to 450 F. Brush the tops with milk or cream and bake about 12 minutes until well risen and golden. Serve warm.

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