Sadie's Buttermilk Biscuits

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My grandmother perfected this country fair award-winning buttermilk biscuit recipe on the northern Canadian prairies. Sadie's advice: When cutting the flour in, leave little chunks of lard the size of peas. These biscuits can be served at breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

Submitted by PTRICK
Updated on August 1, 2024
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
18
Yield:
18 biscuits
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 18 servings

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

  • 1 teaspoon cream of tartar

  • 4 teaspoons baking powder

  • 1 cup lard

  • 2 cups buttermilk

Directions

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

  2. Whisk together flour, salt, baking soda, cream of tartar, and baking powder in a large bowl. Cut lard into flour mixture using a pastry blender until crumbly; stir in buttermilk. Turn mixture onto a floured surface and knead just a few times to form a moist dough.

  3. Roll dough out to 1-inch thickness; cut biscuits with a cookie cutter or round glass. Place biscuits on an ungreased baking sheet.

  4. Bake in the preheated oven until tops are golden, about 12 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

216 Calories
12g Fat
23g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 18
Calories 216
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g 15%
Saturated Fat 5g 24%
Cholesterol 12mg 4%
Sodium 337mg 15%
Total Carbohydrate 23g 8%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 4g 8%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 96mg 7%
Iron 1mg 8%
Potassium 99mg 2%

* 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.