Buttermilk Biscuits

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Buttermilk Biscuits

Who doesn't like biscuits?  They are slightly salty and tinged with the tanginess of buttermilk.  I do think that buttermilk is the key that imparts the special flavor to these flaky biscuits.
They are so versatile.  You can pair them with really about anything.  We like to slice them in half and slather berry jam (or even better, fruit butter) on them, or pair them with a poached egg and smoked salmon or ham.  They make a decadent weekend breakfast or an easy afternoon snack for anytime of the day.

Somebody could not wait ....

These were really very simple to make.  Just a few ingredients that we usually have on hand plus buttermilk.  Bake for a short while in the oven and voila!  They are ready to be spread with jams or stuffed with eggs and ham.  Or simply paired as a side with a nice salad or soup.

Recipe
Buttermilk Biscuits
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 1/2 cups spelt flour
4 tsps baking powder
1 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
2 tbsps sugar
3/4 cups vegan butter, chilled*
1 cup buttermilk (use full fat)

*Of course, you can use real butter.  But we (or I) don't like the taste of butter around here.
Preheat oven to 425 F.  Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.  Rub the chilled butter into the flour mixture until the mixture resembles coarse meal.  Add buttermilk and stir until evenly moistened.  Use 1/3 cup dough for each biscuit, place them on a greased baking sheet and spread them apart.  Bake until biscuits are golden brown on top, about 15 minutes.  Cool slightly, keep warm.
Enjoy!

Lovely Lovely Biscuits!