You’ll Need:

1 1/2 cups flour
1/4 cup yellow cornmeal, plus 2 tablespoons
2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoons baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar
6 tablespoons chilled butter or margarine
3/4 cup buttermilk, plus 1 tablespoon

Directions : Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

In medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda, and sugar. Cut butter into flour until mixture is crumbly. Stir in 3/4 cup buttermilk until the mixture holds together. Roll to 1-inch thickness. Using a 2-inch round cutter, cut into 8 biscuits. Brush tops with the tablespoon of buttermilk. Bake until golden and fluffy, about 12 minutes