Buttermilk Biscuits

Make a great big batch of buttermilk biscuits with this no-nonsense recipe. Serves a crowd!

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 12 mins
• Total Time: 32 mins
• Calories: 189 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons baking powder
• 1 cup lard, melted
• 1 cup 2% milk
• ¼ cup bacon drippings
• 5 pounds self-rising flour
• 2 quarts buttermilk

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

In a large bowl, stir together the self-rising flour and baking powder. Pour in the melted lard and mix until blended. Stir in the buttermilk and milk just until the dough comes together.

Step 3

Pat the dough out on a lightly floured surface and roll to 3/4 inch thickness. Cut into biscuits using a biscuit cutter or round cookie cutter. Place on baking sheets, spacing about 1 inch apart. Brush the tops with bacon drippings.

Step 4

Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven, until the bottoms and tops are lightly browned.