Freezer Buttermilk Biscuits

 

Ingredients

 

Makes 16 biscuits

• 3 cups all-purpose flour

• 1 tablespoon baking powder

• 1 tablespoon sugar

• 1 teaspoon baking soda

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 2/3 cup shortening

• 1 cup buttermilk

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Method:

1. Combine flour, baking powder, sugar, baking soda and salt in large bowl. Cut in shortening with pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles fine crumbs.

2. Stir buttermilk into flour mixture until mixture forms soft dough that leaves side of bowl.

3. Turn out dough onto well-floured surface. Knead 10 times; roll into 8-inch square. Cut dough into 16 (2-inch) squares.

4. Place squares on baking sheet lined with plastic wrap. Freeze about 3 hours or until firm. Remove squares and place in airtight freezer container. Freeze up to 1 month.

5. When ready to prepare, preheat oven to 400°F. Place frozen squares 1 1/2 inches apart on un-greased baking sheets.

6. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.