Name: Buttermilk Biscuits
Yield: Makes 12 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups all purpose flour; 2 tablespoons sugar; 4 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 3/4 cup (1 1/2sticks) chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/4-inch pieces; 1 cup buttermilk

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"My boyfriend and I were vacationing in Boulder, Colorado, when we discovered Dot’s Diner, a cozy place that serves wonderful breakfasts," writes Kimberly McClain of Harris, Iowa. "The biscuit that came with my meal was baked to perfection. I would drive all the way to Colorado just to go to Dot’s again."

This classic recipe produces biscuits with a lovely light texture.

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