campfire biscuits
via the camp shetek golden anniversary cookbook
2 cups flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 cup butter (plus more for brushing on top)
2/3 cup buttermilk (i did the vinegar + regular milk trick)
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1. preheat oven to 400 degrees, and line a baking sheet with waxed paper.
2. sift together flour, baking soda and powder, and salt.
3. chop butter into small pieces and cut into flour mixture.
4. fold in the buttermilk, combining just until moistened.
5. turn dough out onto flat surface, mound it into a ball, and using your hands, press to a 1/2 inch thickness. spread with melted butter.
6. using a biscuit cutter or drinking glass, cut into rounds, gathering scraps to continue.
7. arrange on baking sheet, sides touching, and bake for 10 minutes. eat immediately, smothered with butter.
2 comments:
mmmhhhmmm...i'll have to try these. i love love love biscuits.
these look yummy! and so simple to make. I will be trying these!