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Olde English Biscuits

Source of Recipe

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List of Ingredients

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup buttermilk
1 egg yolk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup sliced almonds (optional


Recipe

Heat oven to 400 degrees. Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, soda and
salt. Cut in butter to a fine crumb. Mix buttermilk, egg yolk and
vanilla. Stir milk mixture into flour just until dough holds
together. Do not overwork dough. Roll dough lightly to 1/2-inch. Cut
in 2 1/2- to 3-inch rounds. On parchment- or waxed-paper-lined baking
sheet, brush dough with buttermilk. Top with sliced almonds. Bake 15
minutes or until golden. Let cool before slicing. Use as shortcake
base or as desired. Makes 8 to 10 biscuits.