On Sun, 04 Sep 2005 17:59:10 GMT, "Nobody but us chickens"
> wrote:

>> > (i remember not having buttermilk so i did the vinegar in milk thing)
>> >
>> >
>> Should that 2 teaspoons of baking powder have been 2 teaspoons of baking
>> soda?
>>
>no, it says 3 teaspons baking powder. just double checked
>>
>

Mixing vinegar with milk just gives you "soured" milk...not
buttermilk. Don't skip the buttermilk if you are making biscuits.
The flavor is essential.

Also....I find that every baked product with buttermilk also has
baking soda included. The buttermilk needs the soda to react.


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Classic Biscuits

breads

2 cup self rising flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon soda
1 1/2 teaspoon sugar
4 oz shortening
3/4 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup butter, melted

Preheat oven to 450F.

Cut shortening into dry mixture with a blender. Add buttermilk and
stir until combined.

Knead 15 times on floured board. Add more flour if too damp. Roll
out and cut biscuits. Bake for 10 minutes or until golden brown.
Brush tops with melted butter after removal from oven.

Yield: 8 servings


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