Carolina's Buttermilk Biscuits

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This recipe is from an old friend, carolina, who makes a fabulous biscuit. This is different than my other recipe for buttermilk biscuits because it has the addition of an egg. It has a different taste and texture, but it is equally as good.

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Steps

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Sift dry ingredients together.

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With a pastry blender , cut cold butter into dry ingredients until mixture resembles very coarse breadcrumbs.

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Stir buttermilk into beaten egg and add mixture to flour mixture.

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Stir quickly , until dough forms a soft ball.

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Turn onto a lightly floured surface and knead 5 or 6 times.

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Let dough rest for a minute , then roll out to 1 / 2 inch thickness.

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Cut out biscuits using a 2 1 / 2-inch biscuit cutter.

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Place biscuits , 1 inch apart , on baking sheet that has been sprayed with pam.

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Bake at 400f for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown.

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Ingredients

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all-purpose flour, double-acting baking powder, baking soda, salt, sugar, butter, extra large egg, buttermilk