Buttermilk Biscuits I

This recipe was sent to me by a friend, the biscuits are delicious and very easy to make!

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 271 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• ¼ cup buttermilk
• 4 cups self-rising flour
• 2 cups buttermilk
• .666 cup shortening

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease two baking sheets.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar and baking powder; stir well. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse cornmeal. Add 2 cups buttermilk and mix just to moisten.

Step 3

Roll out dough to 1 inch thick and cut into biscuits. Place biscuits on prepared baking sheets; brush tops with remaining 1/4 cup buttermilk.

Step 4

Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until golden.