Buttermilk Biscuits

2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 level teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3 tablespoons butter
3/4 cup buttermilk

Sift flour, salt, baking powder and baking soda together. Cut in butter with 2 knives. Add buttermilk and knead lightly. Roll to 3/4 inch thickness and cut with cutter. Dab top with melted butter and bake 12 minutes at 450 degrees F.

Makes 12 to 16 biscuits, depending on size of cutter.

buttermilk biscuits recipe is filed under breakfast.
Origin: amish