White Lily Light and Fluffy Biscuits

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This recipe for White Lily biscuits comes together so easily. the light, versatile biscuits are ready to eat in no time!

Submitted by White Lily
Updated on November 18, 2023
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
12 biscuits
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • 2 cups White Lily Enriched Bleached Self-Rising Flour or White Lily® Enriched Unbleached Self-Rising Flour

  • ¼ cup Crisco All-Vegetable Shortening

  • ¾ cup buttermilk

  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted (Optional)

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 475 degrees F (245 degrees C).

  2. Place flour into a large bowl. Cut in shortening with a pastry blender or two knives until crumbs are pea-sized. Stir in buttermilk with a fork just until moistened.

  3. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead gently 5 to 6 times, just until a smooth dough is formed. Roll dough into a 7-inch circle with a thickness of 3/4 to 1 inch. Dip a 2-inch biscuit cutter in flour and cut out as many biscuits as you can. Gather dough scraps and roll together into a ball; pat out to the same thickness as before and cut out addtional biscuits.

  4. Transfer biscuits to a baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart. (For softer biscuits, arrange so the edges almost touch.)

  5. Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and brush butter over top.

Recipe Tips

You can substitute 2/3 cup of milk for 3/4 cup of buttermilk.

To make garlic-cheese drop biscuits, stir in 1 cup of shredded Cheddar cheese before adding the buttermilk in Step 2. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake as directed above. Combine 1/4 cup melted butter and 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder to brush on warm biscuits.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

126 Calories
6g Fat
15g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 126
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g 8%
Saturated Fat 2g 12%
Cholesterol 6mg 2%
Sodium 263mg 11%
Total Carbohydrate 15g 6%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 2g 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 18mg 1%
Potassium 24mg 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.