Made from scratch, these homemade buttermilk biscuits are a delicious addition to any meal. Flaky on the outside and soft inside, they’re the perfect pairing for your favorite dishes. My grandma’s classic Southern biscuit recipe is buttery, fluffy, and always a hit. Whether for dinner or breakfast, these biscuits are a must-try!
Grandma mastered this recipe to avoid long trips for her biscuit cravings, and now you can enjoy it too! Simple to make, they’ll impress your guests every time. Just roll the dough to about half an inch thick for perfect results!
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/3 cup shortening
- 1 cup milk
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Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 2 cups of flour, 1 tablespoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 tablespoon sugar.
- Cut in 1/3 cup shortening until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs.
- Gradually stir in 1 cup of milk until the dough pulls away from the bowl.
- On a floured surface, knead the dough gently about 20 times.
- Roll or pat the dough to 1-inch thickness and cut biscuits with a floured cutter or glass.
- Place biscuits on an ungreased baking sheet, brush off excess flour.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, until golden brown.
Notes
On a floured surface, gently knead the dough until it's no longer sticky. Pat it out to your desired thickness and use a cutter to shape the biscuits. Place them on an ungreased baking sheet. Avoid Over-Mixing: Overworking the dough can lead to tough, flat biscuits. For light and fluffy biscuits, handle the dough gently and mix the milk into the flour mixture with care. Over-mixing will create dense, brick-like biscuits instead of the soft, flaky ones we all love. Follow these tips for bakery-quality biscuits every time!"
