* Exported from MasterCook * Tender Flaky Biscuits Recipe By : Woman's Day, Oct 8, 1996 Serving Size : 16 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Biscuits Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 2 c Cake flour -- +2 tb 2 ts Baking powder 1/4 ts Baking soda 1/4 ts Salt 1/4 c Margarine -- cold, - cut in small pieces 3/4 c Buttermilk Heat oven to 450°F. 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" 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" 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" apart on ungreased baking sheet. Bake 10 to 12 minutes until biscuits are lightly browned. Removed to a wire rack to cool. From: Carol Taillon Date: Fri, 25 Oct 1996 16:48:21 -0400 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -