How to Make Fluffy Sour Cream Biscuits - A Step-by-Step Guide

Love biscuits but looking to switch up your usual recipe? These Fluffy Sour Cream Biscuits are the perfect twist on traditional buttermilk biscuits.

Not only are these biscuits incredibly easy to make, but they also have a unique tangy flavor and an unbelievably light, fluffy texture. The secret ingredient? Sour cream! This simple addition adds a richness and depth of flavor that takes these biscuits to a whole new level.

Whether you're serving them with breakfast, brunch, or...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon baking soda
  • 3 tablespoons shortening
  • ⅓ cup milk
  • ⅓ cup sour cream

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Combine flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda in a bowl; cut in shortening until mixture is crumbly. Add milk and sour cream until dough comes together.
  • Turn dough onto a floured work surface; knead 10 times. Roll out dough and cut into biscuits. Place biscuits on a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until biscuits are lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    186 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 7mg
    • Sodium: 492mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 22g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 125mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 67mg