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

Welcome to the world of delicious homemade biscuits! If you've ever wanted to make light, fluffy, and delicious buttermilk biscuits from scratch, then you've come to the right place. This Buttermilk Biscuits I recipe is a classic and will have you feeling like a pro in the kitchen in no time.

There's nothing quite like the satisfaction of biting into a warm, freshly baked buttermilk biscuit. The crisp, golden-brown exterior gives way to a soft and tender interior that practically melt...

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups self-rising flour
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ⅔ cup shortening
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • ¼ cup buttermilk

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 18 biscuits

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease two baking sheets.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar and baking powder; stir well. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse cornmeal. Add 2 cups buttermilk and mix just to moisten.
  • Roll out dough to 1 inch thick and cut into biscuits. Place biscuits on prepared baking sheets; brush tops with remaining 1/4 cup buttermilk.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until golden.
  • Nutrition

    271 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 2mg
    • Sodium: 661mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 34g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 241mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 121mg