Buttermilk Biscuits from Scratch
These homemade biscuits are so fluffy, moist and so delicious! One batch makes a dozen homemade Buttermilk Biscuits.
Equipment
- Rolling Pin
- Baking Stone
- Mesh Strainer
- Medium Bowl
Ingredients
- 2 cups Flour
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Baking Soda
- 4 Tbsp Shortening
- 1 1/2 tsp Baking Powder
- 1 cup Buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit and place a baking sheet or baking stone on the counter near your work area.
- Sift together the 2 cups flour, 1 tsp salt, 1 1/2 tsp baking powder and 1/2 tsp baking soda in a medium bowl.
- Place the flour into the bowl of a KitchenAid mixer and then cut the 4 Tbsp shortening into the flour mixture or use your fingers to blend it together.
- To use your fingers, rub the shortening between your fingers grabbing the flour and mixing it together until it is crumbly.
- Make a well in the flour and then add the 1 cup buttermilk, mixing well to incorporate all of the ingredients together.
- Turn out the Buttermilk Biscuit dough onto a lightly floured surface and then use a rolling pin to roll out the dough to 1/2-1-inch thick.
- Use a cookie cutter or large glass to cut out the biscuits, then place them on the baking stone or baking sheet.
- Bake the Buttermilk Biscuits for 10-12 minutes or until they are browned.
- Remove the baking stone or baking sheet from the oven and let the Buttermilk Biscuits rest for 5 minutes before using.
Notes
If you do not have buttermilk, warm up 1 tsp butter for every 1 cup of milk and whisk it together.
These homemade biscuits are so fluffy, moist and so delicious! One batch makes a dozen homemade Buttermilk Biscuits.