Old Fashioned Buttermilk Biscuits
Old Fashioned Buttermilk Biscuits are pure comfort food. Flaky layers and a touch of tanginess come from the addition of buttermilk. They have a golden-brown crust and a soft, airy interior. The biscuits are slightly savory with a crispy outside and a tender inside. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a side dish, these biscuits deliver comfort and flavor in every bite.
Servings: 12 biscuits
Calories: 50kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ + 2 Tablespoons All-Purpose Flour unsifted
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup Crisco shortening
- ¾ cup buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
- Stir together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until blended.
- Cut in shortening with a pastry blender until the mixture is wet and coarse.
- Stir in milk with a fork until the ingredients are moistened.
- Turnout onto a lightly floured cloth-covered surface. Knead gently 20 times.
- Roll dough into a ½-inch thickness. Using floured 2” biscuit cutter cut into rounds.
- Place onto an ungreased cookie sheet.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 50kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 353mg | Sugar: 1g