Buttermilk Biscuits

Name: Buttermilk Biscuits
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 12 biscuits, 12 serving(s)
Ingredients: vegetable cooking spray; 2 cups self-rising flour; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon sugar (optional); 1/2 cup white vegetable shortening, cut into small pieces; 2/3 cup buttermilk; melted butter, for brushing (optional)

Submitted by marobin

"This recipe came from "The I Love Elvis Cookbook". Already made them turned out so yummy. Caution: not diet food."

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Ready In:: 27mins
Ingredients:: 8
Yields:: 12 biscuits
Serves:: 12

ingredients

vegetable cooking spray
2 cups self-rising flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 tablespoon sugar
¹⁄₂ teaspoon sugar (optional)
¹⁄₂ cup white vegetable shortening, cut into small pieces
²⁄₃ cup buttermilk
melted butter, for brushing (optional)

directions

Preheat oven to 425.
Lightly spray a large, heavy baking sheet.
In a large mixing bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, sugar(optional), and salt.
Cut in shortening until mixture resembles fine crumbs.
Make a well in center and pour in the buttermilk.
Combine the buttermilk and flour mixture until a sticky dough forms.
Turn dough on a floured surface and knead lightly 4-5 times, just blended.
Roll out the dough about 1/2-inch thick.
Using a floured 2-inch biscuit or cookie cutter, cut the dough into as many rounds as possible using a straight downward motion.
Do not twist the cutter or the sides of the biscuits will not rise evenly.
Place rounds on the baking sheet about 1 inch apart.
If you want the biscuits with a very soft edge, place the close together on a baking sheet.
Knead the dough trimmings together lightly, reroll, and cur out as before. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
If you want brush the tops with a little melted butter and serve hot from the oven .
Careful to keep an eye on them cooking times may very per stove.
Good luck and happy biscuit eating.