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.
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 8 minutes mins
Total Time 23 minutes mins
Course: Breads
Cuisine: American
Keyword: buttermilk biscuits, Crisco, flaky biscuits, homemade biscuits, old fashioned recipe
Servings: 12 biscuits
Calories: 50 kcal
Author: Michaela Kenkel
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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
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.
Serving: 1 | Calories: 50 kcal | Carbohydrates: 2 g | Protein: 1 g | Fat: 4 g | Saturated Fat: 2 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2 g | Cholesterol: 3 mg | Sodium: 353 mg | Sugar: 1 g