Buttermilk biscuits with bacon and eggs on the side...
Best Buttermilk Biscuits the package said. I grabbed the bag of unbleached, self-rising flour from our friends at King Arthur Flour and decided to give it a go. This flour is made from low protein, soft red winter wheat with the leavening and salt already measured in. It's supposed to be very easy for beginners, so let's get started. Pretty simple, sift 3 cups of the King Arthur self-rising flour into a bowl, add 1 stick (1/2 cup cold butter) and, after the butter is cut in to pea-sized bits, mix in 1 cup buttermilk.
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After lightly kneading the dough, I cut out biscuits and put them on a sheetpan. I then brushed the tops with buttermilk, then into a 450 degree preheated oven for 12-14 minutes. Just make sure they're golden brown, there's nothing worse that a burnt biscuit. Then plate 'em up!
A friend told me these were so light and crisp that they reminded her of a croissant. I have learned to accept compliments when they are so generously offered, but you'll have to excuse me for now - breakfast is ready and it's time to eat. buttermilk biscuits and more at amazon cookbooks...
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