1 teaspoon baking soda

3 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 cup salted butter or margarine

2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 tablespoon sour cream

1 cup buttermilk

Makes 16-18 biscuits.

TIP: If biscuits are to be frozen, cool them first on wire rack and put them in the self sealing plastic bags, pressing out as much air as possible. Freeze them for up to 3 months.

• In a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda, baking powder and grated Parmesan cheese.
• With a pastry blender, cut in the cold butter or margarine until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Set aside.
• Preheat owen to 400F (200C)
• Add buttermilk and sour cream to the dry mixture and stir lightly with a fork until a soft dough forms.
• Drop dough by heaping tablespoonfuls 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheets and bake for about10 to 14 min. or until golden brown.
• Serve warm with stew, soup or any other meal.