Flaky Layered Buttermilk Biscuts

Pre-heat oven to 450*F

2c all-purpose flour

2TBSP sugar

1TBSP baking powder

1/4 tsp baking soada

1/2tsp cream of tatar

1/4tsp salt

3/4c butter

2/3c buttermilk

Combine all dry ingredients in large mixing bowl, cut in butter until butter is mixed in with flour and flour is a 'grainy' texture.

 Make a well for the buttermilk in the flour and butter mixture.    Stir until dough starts to cling together

Knead on a floured surface 10 to 12 times. 

 Roll dough out very thin.  I use a floured tea towel to roll my biscuits out on, it helps with the clean up.   

Fold dough over onto itself 3 or 4 times until dough is 1/2 inch thick, lightly roll over dough with rolling pin to help layers bind together.

Cut biscuits with floured 2 inch biscuit cutter or glass

Place on an un-greased cookie sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes.  These biscuits only turn a light tan, they do not turn golden brown, however they are flakey and buttery and my families favorite!  I hope you enjoy!

Yields 10 biscuits