Buttermilk Biscuits

Prep: 15 min
Bake: 10 min
Yield: 10-12+
Preheat Oven to 450 degrees

Ingredients:
2 cups flour
1 Tbs. baking powder
2 tsp. honey
1/2 tsp cream of tartar
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/2 c shortening (Smart Balance)
2/3 cup buttermilk (2/3 cup RiceMilk +1 Tbs lemon juice)
Add in any desired wheat germ, flax seed, bacon bits, etc.

1. Combine dry ingredients.
2. Using fork or pastry blender (or whisks in mixer), cut in shortening to course crumbs.  Make well in center and add 'buttermilk' all at once.  Using fork, stir till just moistened.
3.  Turn dough out onto floured surface.  Quickly knead 10-12 strokes till nearly smooth.  Pat or roll out to 1/2 inch thick.  Cut out using flour edged glass or cookie cutter.*
4.  Place on baking sheet.  Bake at 450 for 10-12 minutes til' golden.

*Sometimes, for time or preference, we skip the rolling and cutting and just drop by 'biscuit size' spoonful for a more textured biscuit.