**Southern Buttermilk Biscuits**

Ingredients:

– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 tbsp baking powder
– 1/2 tsp baking soda
– 1 tsp sugar
– 1/2 tsp salt
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces
– 3/4 cup buttermilk, cold

 Instructions:

1. **Preheat Oven**:
– Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. **Mix Dry Ingredients**:
– In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and salt.

3. **Cut in Butter**:
– Add the cold butter pieces to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

4. **Add Buttermilk**:
– Pour the cold buttermilk into the flour mixture and stir just until combined. Do not overmix.

5. **Shape Biscuits**:
– Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently pat it into a 1/2-inch thick rectangle. Use a biscuit cutter or the rim of a glass to cut out biscuits and place them on the prepared baking sheet. If desired, brush the tops with a little melted butter or buttermilk for extra browning.

6. **Bake**:
– Bake the biscuits for 10-12 minutes, or until they are golden brown on top.

7. **Serve**:
– Allow the biscuits to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy them warm with butter, honey, or your favorite jam.

These buttermilk biscuits are light, fluffy, and perfect for breakfast or as a side with your favorite meal!