Basic Biscuit

Submitted by Air Force Mama

"Adapted from The Southern Lady Cooks"

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 4
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 2 cups self-rising flour
• 1 -2 tablespoon shortening or 1 -2 tablespoon lard
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt (optional)

directions

1. Work the shortening into the flour until it’s like coarse crumbs.
2. Add the buttermilk and stir until makes a ball in the bowl.
3. You can either pinch off the dough or cut it with a biscuit cutter.
4. Grease or spray pan.
5. Bake in preheated 400 degree oven for 15 to 20 minutes until brown on top.

Reviews

[DEEP336]

I can tell you right off the bat, this is the exact recipe that my mother used. I have found it fail-proof, and right up to her standards. I spent years trying to make "her" biscuits. This is a "spot on" method. Thanks for posting!!!!