Alabama Biscuit Muffins

• all-purpose flour↗2 1⁄2 cups
• sugar↗2 tablespoons
• baking powder↗2 teaspoons
• salt↗1 teaspoon
• baking soda↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• chilled butter, cut into bits (1 1/4 sticks)10 tablespoons
• buttermilk↗1 cup

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees; grease a 12-cup muffin tin with butter and set aside.

2. 2

   In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda.

3. 3

   Add the butter and rub it into the flour with your fingertips till the mixture is mealy.

4. 4

   Add the buttermilk and stir till the dough is slightly firm.

5. 5

   Spoon the mixture into the prepared muffin tin and bake in the center of the oven till brown and crusty, 40-45 minutes.