How to Make Sadie's Buttermilk Biscuits - A Step-by-Step Guide

Sadie's Buttermilk Biscuits are a classic Southern staple, and this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen. These biscuits are light, flaky, and have a subtle tang from the buttermilk that sets them apart from other biscuit recipes. Whether you're serving them alongside a hearty breakfast, as a side to a comforting bowl of soup, or as a vehicle for your favorite sandwich fillings, you'll find that Sadie's Buttermilk Biscuits are a versatile and irresistible addition to any meal.<...

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 cup lard
  • 2 cups buttermilk

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 12 mins
  • Total Time: 32 mins
  • Servings: 18
  • Yield: 18 biscuits

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  • Whisk together flour, salt, baking soda, cream of tartar, and baking powder. Cut lard into flour mixture using a pastry blender until crumbly; stir in buttermilk. Turn mixture onto a floured surface and knead just a few times to form a moist dough.
  • Roll dough out 1-inch thick; cut biscuits with a cookie cutter or round glass. Place biscuits on an ungreased baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until tops are golden, about 12 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    216 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 12mg
    • Sodium: 337mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 23g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 96mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 99mg