Angel Buttermilk Biscuits

Before measuring flour, stir flour with a spoon to lighten. Carefully spoon flour into measuring cup to prevent packing.

Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and soda. Stir. Add three-fourths of the butter and cut into flour mixture until it resembles coarse cornmeal. ("Cutting in" may be accomplished using a pastry blender, scissor action with two knives, or by using a fork.) Cut remaining 1/4 butter in, leaving distinguishable small lumps of butter. Make a well in center of mix.

Add milk all at once and stir just until mixed. Do not over mix. Press dough into a ball, gently knead 2-3 times, flatten with hands on a slightly floured surface to an even 1/2 inch thickness. Cut into biscuits using floured biscuit cutter, cookie cutter, glass or other round object.

Place biscuits on un-greased cookie sheet and bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes or until lightly browned. Serve with fresh jams, or honey, and butter.