How to Make Teena's Overnight Southern Buttermilk Biscuits - A Step-by-Step Guide

Teena's Overnight Southern Buttermilk Biscuits are a timeless classic that have been passed down through generations in my family. These fluffy, buttery biscuits are a staple at every family gathering, and it's not hard to see why. The secret to their incredible texture and flavor lies in the overnight resting period, which allows the flavors to fully develop and the dough to rise, resulting in the perfect biscuit every time.

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups self-rising flour
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • ⅔ cup shortening
  • 2 cups buttermilk

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 8 hrs
  • Total Time: 8 hrs 35 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 servings

  • Sift together the flour and sugar in a large bowl. Cut in the shortening until the mixture has a fine crumb or cornmeal texture. Stir in the buttermilk with a fork until a soft dough forms.
  • Turn the dough out onto a floured surface, pulling off any pieces sticking inside the bowl. Gather dough into a ball and knead about 20 times, until smooth and elastic. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Working on a floured surface, roll or pat the dough out to 1 inch thickness. Cut into rounds with a 2 inch biscuit cutter, or the floured rim of a glass, by pressing straight down and up. Twisting the cutter will prevent the biscuits from rising as high. Place biscuits about 1 inch apart on an ungreased baking sheet, and allow to rest a few minutes.
  • Bake in preheated oven until lightly brown, 12 to 15 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Serve warm.
  • Nutrition

    273 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 2mg
    • Sodium: 572mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 35g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 188mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 113mg