Homemade Buttermilk Biscuits

Servings: 10

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cooking Time: 15 minutes

Partner: honey butter

Homemade Buttermilk Biscuits are much less expensive than store-bought biscuits. Make several batches and freeze the extras for a fast and tasty addition to any breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

Ingredients

1/4 cup shortening

1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour

2 tsp baking powder

1/4 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

3/4 cup buttermilk

Directions

Preheat oven to 450°F. Melt shortening in a heavy ovenproof skillet.
Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a bowl. Add buttermilk; mix well. Pour melted shortening into flour mixture; mix well.
Shape dough into balls. Arrange in skillet, turning to coat lightly with remaining shortening in skillet; flatten slightly.
Bake for 12 minutes or until golden brown. Serve immediately.

Great Ideas

Homemade Buttermilk Biscuits tip: Shaping the dough balls will be a quick-and-easy task if you rub your palms first with a small amount of shortening.

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