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Old-Fashioned Buttermilk BiscuitsDescription:

Soft, flaky, and buttery, these old-fashioned buttermilk biscuits are a Southern classic perfect for any meal
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 Biscuits
Course: Bread/Side
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 c flour
  • 3 tbsp sugar
  • 4 ½ tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ¾ tsp cream of tartar
  • ½ c shortening or ¼ c shortening + ¼ c cold butter
  • 1 beaten egg
  • ¾ c buttermilk

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cream of tartar.
  2. Cut in shortening (or shortening + butter) until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Combine egg and buttermilk; add to dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
  4. Pat dough to desired thickness on a floured surface.
  5. Cut biscuits with a floured cutter and place on a parchment-lined pan.
  6. Bake at 425°F for 12 minutes or up to 20 minutes for thicker biscuits, until golden brown.

Notes

Half shortening + half butter gives both flakiness and rich flavor.
Adjust baking time based on biscuit thickness.