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Buttermilk Biscuits With Cranberries

Light and tender biscuits. the key is to sift the the dry ingredients four times. the dough should be manageable but sticky; a wetter dough makes a lighter biscuit.

Steps

Preheat oven to 450f.
Into a large bowl , sift together the flour , baking powder , baking soda , sugar and salt.
Sift together 4 times.
Blend in the shortening until the mixture resembles coarse meal.
Add the buttermilk and cranberries , and stir the mixture gently until it forms a sticky dough.
With floured hands , transfer the dough to a well-floured surface and knead it lightly 8 times.
Pat out dough 1 / 2-inch thick.
Cut out biscuits with a floured 2-inch round cutter.
Arrange the biscuits upside down on a greased baking sheet.
The biscuits should touch each other.
Bake the biscuits in the middle of the oven for 10-12 minutes , or until they are golden brown.
Serve warm.

Ingredients

all-purpose flour, double-acting baking powder, baking soda, sugar, salt, vegetable shortening, buttermilk, dried cranberries