Baking Powder Biscuits

4 cups + 4 Tbsp flour (fluff, spoon & level) 2 Tbsp + 2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp salt 4 tsp sugar 1 c butter 2 c buttermilk* *substitute for 2 c milk + 2 Tbsp lemon juice

Stir together flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. Using a pastry blender, cut in butter (this should look like coarse crumbs). Add the buttermilk all at once. Using a fork, stir just until moist. Turn on a lightly floured surface. Quickly knead the dough 10-12 times until smooth. Roll 1 1/2 inch thick. Cut into circles. Place 1 inch apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake 450F for 10-15 minutes. remove from baking sheet and serve hot. Makes 12-16 biscuits.