Best Buttermilk Biscuits

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This recipe for the best buttermilk biscuits makes fluffy, light, and tasty biscuits.

Submitted by Carol Reese Hardbarger
Updated on July 16, 2024
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
1 dozen biscuits
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • 2 ¼ cups self-rising flour

  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda

  • ½ cup butter-flavored shortening (such as Crisco)

  • 1 cup buttermilk

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).

  2. Sift flour and baking soda together in a large bowl. Cut in shortening with 2 knives or pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs, making a well in the center. Pour buttermilk into well; stir until a soft ball forms. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 2 to 3 minutes. Roll dough out into a 1/2-inch thick rectangle.

  3. Cut out 12 biscuits with a biscuit cutter; transfer to a baking sheet.

  4. Bake in the preheated oven until tops are light brown and sides begin to darken, about 10 minutes. Cool biscuits completely on a wire rack, about 30 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

170 Calories
9g Fat
18g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 170
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g 12%
Saturated Fat 2g 12%
Cholesterol 1mg 0%
Sodium 345mg 15%
Total Carbohydrate 18g 7%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 3g 6%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 103mg 8%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 60mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.