4 tablespoons buttermilk powder (see note)
5 tablespoons butter-flavored shortening
2/3 cup (about) water
NOTE: 2/3 cup fresh buttermilk can be used. Omit buttermilk powder and water.

Nutritional

Serving Size: 1 (91.8 g)
Calories 243.2
Total Fat - 10.3 g
Saturated Fat - 6.3 g
Cholesterol - 26.6 mg
Sodium - 456.3 mg
Total Carbohydrate - 32.5 g
Dietary Fiber - 1.1 g
Sugars - 0.6 g
Protein - 4.7 g
Calcium - 78.2 mg
Iron - 0.6 mg
Vitamin C - 0 mg
Thiamin - 0.1 mg

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Step by Step Method

Step 1

Mix together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and buttermilk powder in a bowl (if using fresh buttermilk, do not add it at this step, it is added later on). Cut in shortening with a pastry blender until texture of dry crumbs are reached.

Step 2

With a fork, stir in water to form a soft dough (or fresh buttermilk, if using).

Step 3

Turn out on a lightly floured surface and very gently knead 2 - 3 times to hold dough together (but no more, or else the biscuits will turn out tough). Pat into a 1-inch thick rectangle (or a bit larger than 1-inch if you like them higher).

Step 4

Cut with a floured 2-inch biscuit cutter or use a knife and cut square biscuits. Place on a well-buttered baking sheet, placing them almost close to each other. Bake between 12-15 minutes or until golden and cooked through.