Best Biscuits

Total Time:Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Judith Rush, Katy, Texas

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Jun. 27, 2023

Rich buttermilk biscuits baking in the oven will bring back warm memories of your own mom's kitchen. These have a classic old-fashioned flavor that's stood the test of time. You can make them with little effort.

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Best Biscuits

Yield:1 dozen
Prep:20 min
Cook:10 min

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2-1/4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/3 cup shortening
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk
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Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in buttermilk just until moistened.
  2. Turn onto a lightly floured surface. Roll to 1/2-in. thickness; cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. biscuit cutter. Place 1 in. apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 450° for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.
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