Tender Flaky Biscuits

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Tender Flaky Biscuits

Recipe By : Woman's Day 10-8-96
Serving Size : 16 Preparation Time :0:20
Categories :
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 c plus 2 tbsp cake flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp EACH baking soda and salt
1/2 stick cold margarine (not spread) -- cut in small cubes
3/4 c buttermilk

Heat oven to 450. Have a baking sheet ready.

In a medium bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Cut in
margarine with pastry blended, or work in with fingertips until lumps are no
larger than small peas. Stir in buttermilk with a fork until mixture clumps
together. Press dough into a ball.

On a lightly floured surface with a lightly floured rolling pin, roll dough
into a 10x6-inch rectangle. With the long edge facing you, fold in both short
ends so they meet in center. Fold dough in half (as if you were closing a
book), forming a packet 4 layers thick. Roll dough into a 6-inch square.

With a floured knife, cut dough into 16 squares, using a straight downward
motion with each cut (don't saw dough). Place biscuits 1 1/2 inches apart on
ungreased baking sheet.

Bake 10-12 minutes until biscuits are lightly browned. Removed to a wire rack
to cool.

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