Rhea's Biscuit Blanket

The biscuit blanket if finished! I really love the pattern and have enjoyed this project. It went faster than I thought it would, so I'm sure I will be making more soon. I just wish the yarn had some green in it to go better with Rhea's color schemes--I thought it did when I choose it : (

Here is the recipe from "Firefly"s blog for "Firefly's Blue Ribbon Biscuits"

2 C flour

4-1/2 tsp double acting baking powder

3/4 tsp salt

4 Tbsp butter

2/3 C buttermilk, plus you might need a bit extra depending on the humidity, and your flour

Mix the dry ingredients together. Cin in the butter until it is in small flakes or balls. I do this by hand with a fork because you don't want the butter mixed in too completely. This is very important for the flakiness. Gradually stir in the 2/3 C buttermilk. Do not overmix. With biscuits you want to mix as little as necessary to preserve the flakiness.

If the dough has pulled together into a soft dough, you have added enough liquid. If not, splash a bit extra buttermilk (maybe 1 to 2 Tbsp worth) a bit at a time mix JUST ENOUGH to form soft dough.

Turn out onto floured board and knead very gently 6 to 10 times.

Form into a ball; roll out to about 1/2" thickness.

Use a 2" biscuit or cookie cutter cut biscuits out. Mash scraps back together gently and cut more biscuits.

Place on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake in a preheated 450 degree oven for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown on top.