Buttermilk Biscuits

Name: Buttermilk Biscuits
Yield: About 12 biscuits
Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 Tbsp double-acting baking powder; 3/4 tsp baking soda; 3/4 tsp salt; 2 Tbsp sugar; 3/4 cup butter, cold; 1 egg, slightly beaten; 3/4 cup buttermilk; 1/2 cup jalapeño (optional - and a treat!), finely chopped

9 ingredients•5 steps•About 12 biscuits

1
In a food processor, sift/mix dry ingredients together.
2
Cut butter into tablespoon-size pieces and drop into food processor, cutting butter into dry ingredients until mixture resembles cornmeal.
3
Stir together 1/2 cup buttermilk and the beaten egg. Add mixture to flour mixture (either using the food processor or by hand in a bowl). Stir quickly, conservatively adding remainder of buttermilk as necessary until dough forms a ball.
4
Turn onto floured surface and knead once. Let dough rest for a minute, then roll out (or hand flatten) to 3/4" thickness. Cut into 2" rounds (or as desired).
5
Place biscuits on a buttered baking sheet, 1" apart. Bake at 400°F for 15 minutes or until golden brown.