American biscuits

Warmth oven to 200C/180C fan/gasoline 6. Tip the flour, sugar, bicarbonate of soda and a honest pinch of salt into a natty bowl or food processor. Rub within the butter with your fingers or whizz in a food processor until gorgeous crumbs manufacture. Skedaddle within the buttermilk until you catch a moist dough.

Prove onto a lightly floured surface, then knead a few times to bring the mix collectively. Pat out the dough with your hands until 1cm thick and roughly 20cm by 10cm. Slash in half of lengthwise, then lower every half of into 6 triangles, dipping your knife in flour sooner than every lower to prevent it from sticking.

Situation on a baking sheet, arranging them about 5cm apart. Brush over the tops with milk or cream, then prepare dinner within the oven for 10-12 mins until risen and golden brown. Leave to chill a little sooner than serving.