Eleanor's Buttermilk Biscuits

Instructions

1. 1

   Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt together.

2. 2

   Cut in the cold butter until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs.

3. 3

   Stir in the buttermilk just until the dough comes together — do not overmix.

4. 4

   Turn out onto a floured surface and fold the dough over itself three times for layers.

5. 5

   Pat to an inch thick, cut with a glass, and place on a hot baking sheet.

6. 6

   Bake in a hot oven (450°F) for 10–12 minutes until golden on top.