Lex's Southern Raised Biscuits

Submitted by Lanae Peterson

"Very yummy biscuits! DH loves them, and they live up to their mile high name!"

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 12

ingredients

• 2 (1/4 ounce) packages dry yeast
• 1⁄4 cup warm water
• 2 cups buttermilk
• 5 cups flour
• 1⁄3 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 1⁄4 teaspoons salt
• 1 cup shortening

directions

1. Combine yeast and warm water.
2. Let stand 5 minutes or until bubbly.
3. Add buttermilk to yeast mixture, and set aside.
4. Combine dry ingredients in a large bowl.
5. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse meal.
6. Add buttermilk mixture, mixing with a fork until dry ingredients are moistened DO NOT OVER MIX!
7. Turn dough out on a floured surface, and knead lightly 3 or 4 times.
8. Roll dough to .5 inch thickness.
9. Cut with a 2.75 inch biscuit cutter, and place on a lightly greased baking sheet, touching each other.
10. Cover and let rise 1 hour.
11. Bake at 450 for 10-12 minutes.

Reviews

[writetomwells]

So the two that made and liked this recipe thought a pound of yeast for 12 biscuits was just about right - sure we don't need to put in a little extra - just to make them REALLY rise.

 

[Kathy Coan]

These were the best biscuits I believe I have eaten. I have tried for years to make biscuits and failed miserably. With this recipe, I no longer have to hang my head in shame in regards to the biscuits I've made! These were wonderful and will become our staple.

 

[wlro9772]

I love this recipe. I do change one thing. I only put 2 teaspoons sugar, as my family does not like them sweet. These can also be frozen and you take out what you need.