Aunty Roma's buttermilk biscuits

A recipe from my first Canadian trip. Lovely served warm as an accompaniment to soup.

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Preheat oven to 450 F

Step 2

Sift flour, baking powder, baking powder and add sugar

Step 3

Rub the butter into the dry mixture until it resembles breadcrumbs, then gently mix in the buttermilk.

Step 4

Turn the mixture on to a lightly floured surface. Bring dough together quickly and pat into a 7 inch circle about 1 inch thick. Use a 2 inch cutter and place the rounds on a lined baking tray.

Step 5

Brush the tops with milk, and bake until golden brown (about 12-15 minutes).