Mom's Buttermilk Biscuits
Yield
12 servingsPrep
15 minCook
15 minReady
30 minLow Fat, Low in Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Cholesterol-Free, Trans-fat Free
Ingredients
Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
---|---|---|---|
2 | cups |
all-purpose flour
|
|
2 | teaspoons |
baking powder
|
|
½ | teaspoon |
baking soda
|
|
½ | teaspoon |
salt
|
|
¼ | cup |
vegetable shortening
|
* |
¾ | cup |
buttermilk
|
Ingredients
Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
---|---|---|---|
473 | ml |
all-purpose flour
|
|
1E+1 | ml |
baking powder
|
|
2.5 | ml |
baking soda
|
|
2.5 | ml |
salt
|
|
59 | ml |
vegetable shortening
|
* |
177 | ml |
buttermilk
|
Directions
In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; cut in shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Stir in buttermilk; knead dough gently.
Roll out to ½ inch thickness. Cut with a 2½ inch biscuit cutter and place on a lightly greased baking sheet.
Bake at 450℉ (230℃). for 10 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.
Serve warm with butter, whipped cream or jam if desired.