Basic Buttery Biscuits

By Grammy K

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 cup all purpose baking mix
• 1/3 cup buttermilk
• 6 T. unsalted butter, melted and divided.

Details

Servings 24

Preparation

Step 1

Stir together baking mix, buttermilk, and 5 T. melted butter until just blended.

Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead 1 to 2 times. Pat to a 1/2" thickness; cut with a 1 1/2" round cutter, and place on lightly greased baking sheets.

Bake at 450 degrees for 7 to 9 minutes or until lightly browned. Brush tops with remaining 1 tablespoon melted butter.

Note-For testing purposes only we used Bisquick all purpose baking mix.

To make ahead: Freeze unbaked biscuits on a lightly greased baking sheet 30 minutes or until frozen. Store in a zip-top plastic freezer bag for up to 3 months. Bake as directed for 8-10 minutes.

Cranberry-Orange Glazed Biscuits: Decrease baking mix to 2 cups plus 2 tablespoons. Add 1/2 cup chopped dried cranberries to baking mix. Prepare dough, and bake as directed. Omit 1 tablespoon butter for brushing biscuits after baking. Stir together 6 tablespoons powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon orange juice and 1/4 teaspoon grated orange rind. Drizzle evenly over warm biscuits.