Southern Buttermilk Biscuits

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp salt
• 6 tbsp cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
• ¾ cup cold buttermilk

Preheat oven to 450°F. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Cut in the butter with a pastry cutter or fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add buttermilk and stir until just combined. Turn dough onto floured surface, gently fold a few times, and pat into a 1-inch thick circle. Cut biscuits with a round cutter and place on baking sheet. Bake for 12–15 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm with jam or honey butter.

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