Delicious, easy-to-make biscuits.
Original recipe makes 2 dozen
Ingredients
5 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup white sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 cup shortening
1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
2 cups buttermilk
2 tablespoons butter, melted
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PREP
10 mins
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COOK
20 mins
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READY IN
30 mins
Directions
- Dissolve yeast in warm water.
- Sift together flour, sugar, soda, baking powder, and salt. Add buttermilk and dissolved yeast. Add shortening and stir. Store dough, covered, in the fridge until ready to use.
- Roll out on a lightly floured surface or shape into balls–these do not need to rise. Brush tops of biscuits with melted butter.
- Bake at 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) for 15-20 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 196 kcal
Carbohydrates: 23.2 g
Cholesterol: 3 mg
Fat: 9.9 g
Fiber: 0.8 g
Protein: 3.5 g
Sodium: 288 mg