Buttermilk Biscuits III

Tender and fluffy biscuits to complement any breakfast. Make sure not to handle the dough too much!

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 400 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 4 cups self-rising flour
• 2 cups buttermilk
• .666 cup shortening
• 2 tablespoons buttermilk, for brushing

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.

Step 2

In a large bowl, stir together flour, sugar and baking powder. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in 2 cups buttermilk, mixing just enough for dough to come together.

Step 3

Roll dough out until 1 inch thick. Cut into rounds with a biscuit cutter. Place biscuits on prepared baking pan. Brush biscuits with 2 tablespoons buttermilk.

Step 4

Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes, until golden.