Buttermilk Biscuits

​2 ¼ cups flour
2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon sugar
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup cold butter, diced
¾ cup buttermilk
 
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.  Line a small baking sheet with parchment paper.
 
2. Using a pastry blender or whisk, stir together dry ingredients in a large bowl. Cut in butter until well distributed. Slowly stir in buttermilk with a wooden spoon until dough forms a ball; if it seems too sticky, stir in another tablespoon or two of flour.
 
3. Turn out on to a floured surface and lightly knead just until cohesive and smooth; don't overwork dough or biscuits will be flat and tough. Press into a rough square shape, about 9x9 inches, and transfer to prepared sheet. Using a plastic knife or bench scraper, cut into 9 even squares; do not separate or rearrange.
 
4. Bake until golden and a toothpick comes out clean, about 16-18 minutes. Best served warm and fresh.
 
Revised November 2017