The scent of Buttermilk Biscuits warms the heart and makes the tummy yearn for oodles of them. Perfect with rich creamery butter or soaked with gravy. Yum.
Buttermilk Biscuits
Author: Epicurus.com Kitchens
Recipe type: Baked Goods
Cuisine: American
Serves: 12
Ingredients
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 Cup shortening
- 3/4 Cup buttermilk
- 2 Cups flour
- 2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; cut in shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in buttermilk; knead dough gently.
- Roll out to 1/2 inch thickness. Cut with a 2-1/2 inch biscuit cutter and place on a lightly greased baking sheet.
- Bake at 450 degrees for 10 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.