Buttermilk Biscuits

Method

1. Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt into a bowl.
2. Cut in the butter or shortening, or stir in the olive oil, then add the buttermilk to form a dough.
3. Knead lightly and roll to 3/4 inch (2 cm) thick. Cut into 2-inch (5 cm) rounds.
4. Lightly oil the Dutch oven and arrange the biscuits inside.
5. Bake with 6 coals below and 14–16 above until lightly browned and cooked through.

1. Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt into a bowl.
2. Cut in the butter or shortening, or stir in the olive oil, then add the buttermilk to form a dough.
3. Knead lightly and roll to 2 cm thick. Cut into 5 cm rounds.
4. Lightly oil the Dutch oven and arrange the biscuits inside.
5. Bake with 6 coals below and 14–16 above until lightly browned and cooked through.