You are here:About>Food & Drink>Desserts / Baking> Breakfast> Biscuits and Scones> Buttermilk Biscuits
About.comDesserts / Baking
At a Glance
Prep Time : 25min
Cook Time : 12min
Course : Bread
Type of Prep : Bake
Cuisine : U.S. Regional
 
Newsletters & RSSEmail to a friendSubmit to Digg
Suggested Reading

How to Make Self-Rising FlourMore Bread RecipesMore Baking Ideas

New posts to the Desserts/Baking forums:

Chocolate-Peanut Butter FudgeLooking for pointers on Rum Cakedark non-stick cookie sheets

Buttermilk Biscuits

From Carroll Pellegrinelli,
Your Guide to Desserts / Baking.
FREE Newsletter. Sign Up Now!
Buttermilk Biscuits are a favorite of biscuit lovers everywhere.

INGREDIENTS:

  • 2 cups Self-Rising Flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 cup shortening
  • 3/4 cup (plus 2 tablespoons) buttermilk

PREPARATION:

Preheat oven 450 degrees F. In large bowl, whisk together flour and soda. Cut shortening into flour until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in buttermilk to form a soft dough or until dough pulls away from the bowl. Turn dough onto floured surface. Knead until smooth, 10 - 12 times. Roll dough to 1/2 inch thickness. Cut with floured 2-inch round cutter. Place biscuits, lightly touching, on ungreased baking sheet. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes. Makes 12 to 14 biscuits.
User Reviews Write Review
Cholesterol Resources

Manage Your CholesterolWhich Fats Are Healthy?Cholesterol QuizLow Cholesterol DietCholesterol Podcast

 All Topics | Email Article | | |
Advertising Info | News & Events | Work at About | SiteMap | Reprints | HelpOur Story | Be a Guide
User Agreement | Ethics Policy | Patent Info. | Privacy Policy©2008 About, Inc., A part of The New York Times Company. All rights reserved.