Self-Rising Buttermilk Biscuits |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Ingredients:
2 cups self-rising flour |
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder |
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar |
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons shortening |
3/4 to 1 cup buttermilk |
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted |
Directions:
1. Combine flour, baking powder, and sugar; stir well. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse meal. Gradually add buttermilk, stirring until dry ingredients are moistened.
2. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead 10 to 12 times.
3. Roll dough to 1/2-inch thickness; cut with a 3 1/4-inch biscuit cutter. Place biscuits on a greased baking sheet; brush with butter. Bake at 450° for 12 minutes or until lightly browned.
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