Garam Masala Biscuits

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• plus more for rolling
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1 1/2 tablespoons garam masala
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter
• cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 3/4 cup buttermilk
• plus more for brushing

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk the 2 cups of flour with the sugar, garam masala, baking powder, salt and baking soda.
3. Using a pastry blender or 2 knives, cut in the butter until it is the size of small peas.
4. Add the 3/4 cup of buttermilk and stir until a dough forms.
5. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead it 2 or 3 times.
6. Roll or pat the dough into a 6-by-12-inch rectangle, about 3/4-inch thick.
7. Using a floured knife, cut the dough into 8 square biscuits.
8. Brush the tops with buttermilk and transfer the biscuits to a baking sheet.
9. Bake for about 18 minutes, until risen and golden.
10. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.