Buttermilk Biscuits

This is a basic buttermilk biscuit recipe that makes a good base for strawberry shortcakes. But the biscuits are also great toasted with butter and jam for breakfast, or served along a bowl of seafood chowder,

Buttermilk Biscuits
2 cups all-purpose (plain) flour
1 Tablespoon granulated (white) sugar
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
1⁄2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
1 cup cold buttermilk

Preheat oven to 400◦F. 
Blend together the flour, sugar, baking powder, soda, and salt. Cut in the butter until crumble. Stir in enough buttermilk to bind the dough, then knead on a floured surface until combined.
Roll dough out to 3/4 inches thick. Cut into 3 inch circles.
Bake on an ungreased baking sheet for about 18 minutes until golden.
Makes 12 biscuits.