How to Make Best Buttermilk Biscuits - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something special about a homemade buttermilk biscuit - the flakiness, the buttery taste, and the way it pairs perfectly with so many different dishes. Whether you enjoy them with a dollop of honey, smothered in sausage gravy, or simply slathered in butter, a good buttermilk biscuit is a staple on many Southern tables.

But making the perfect buttermilk biscuit can be a little tricky. It's all about the right combination of ingredients, the proper technique, and a little bit of...

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Ingredients

  • 2 ¼ cups self-rising flour
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ cup butter-flavored shortening (such as Crisco®)
  • 1 cup buttermilk

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 dozen biscuits

  • Preheat an oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  • Sift flour and baking soda together in a large bowl; cut in shortening with a knife or pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Make a well in the center of the mixture and stir in buttermilk until a soft ball forms. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 2 to 3 minutes. Roll dough out to a 1/2-inch-thick rectangle.
  • Cut biscuits out with biscuit cutter and transfer to a baking sheet.
  • Bake in preheated oven until tops are light brown and sides begin to darken, about 10 minutes. Remove biscuits to cool completely on a wire rack.
  • Nutrition

    170 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 1mg
    • Sodium: 345mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 18g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 103mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 60mg