Your New Favorite Southern Biscuits

Your New Favorite Southern Biscuits

Craving the warm, buttery comfort of homemade biscuits but think it’s too much of a hassle? Think again! This recipe is so incredibly easy, you’ll wonder why you haven’t been baking these beauties every morning. Get ready for flaky, tender, melt-in-your-mouth biscuits perfect for breakfast, dinner, or even a midnight snack!

Southern-Style Buttermilk Biscuits

Short Description: Flaky, tender biscuits made with self-rising flour and tangy buttermilk—ready in under 30 minutes!

 Equipment You’ll Need:

• Mixing bowl
• Pastry blender or two knives
• Whisk
• Biscuit cutter or floured glass
• Baking sheet
• Parchment paper or silicone mat
• Pastry brush (for optional butter brushing)

 Ingredients:

• 2 cups self-rising flour
• ¼ cup shortening (butter-flavored Crisco recommended)
• ¾ cup buttermilk (plus a splash extra if needed)
• Melted butter, for brushing (optional)

 Instructions:

1. Preheat & Prep
   Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Combine Dry
   Place the self-rising flour in a medium bowl.
3. Cut in Shortening
   Add the shortening. Using a pastry blender or two knives, cut the fat into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Add Buttermilk
   Pour in the buttermilk, stirring gently until a wet, sticky dough forms. Add a bit more buttermilk if it’s too dry—moist dough yields softer biscuits!
5. Light Knead
   Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead 5–10 seconds—just enough to bring it together. Over-kneading makes biscuits tough.
6. Shape & Cut
   Pat the dough into a rectangle about ½–¾″ thick. Use a biscuit cutter (or floured glass) to cut out biscuits, pressing straight down without twisting. Gather scraps and repeat.
7. Bake
   Place biscuits 1″ apart on the sheet. Bake 12–15 minutes until puffed and golden on top.
8. Butter Brush
   Optional: Brush hot biscuits with melted butter for a rich, golden sheen and extra flavor.
9. Serve Warm
   Enjoy immediately—these biscuits are best fresh, with jam, gravy, or just a pat of butter!

 Extra Tips & Variations:

• Shortcut: Swap shortening for cold cubed butter for an even flakier texture.
• Flavor Twist: Stir in 1 tsp garlic powder and 1 tbsp chopped chives for savory biscuits.
• Whole Wheat: Replace ½ cup flour with whole wheat flour for a nuttier taste.

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Southern-Style Buttermilk Biscuits

Flaky, tender biscuits made with self-rising flour and tangy buttermilk—ready in under 30 minutes!

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Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• - 2 cups self-rising flour
• - ¼ cup shortening
• - ¾ cup buttermilk plus extra if needed
• - Melted butter optional

Equipment

• mixing bowl
• Pastry blender or two knives
• whisk
• Biscuit cutter or floured glass
• Baking sheet
• Parchment paper or silicone mat
• Pastry brush (for optional butter brushing)

Method

 

1. Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C) and line a baking sheet.
2. Combine flour and shortening until coarse crumbs form.
3. Stir in buttermilk until a sticky dough forms.
4. Lightly knead on floured surface for 5–10 seconds.
5. Pat dough to ½–¾″ thick and cut biscuits.
6. Bake 12–15 minutes until golden.
7. Brush with melted butter if desired.

Notes

- For extra flakiness, use cold cubed butter instead of shortening.
- Add garlic powder and chives for savory biscuits.
- Substitute half the flour with whole wheat for nuttier flavor.

These Southern biscuits are proof that simple ingredients and quick steps can yield irresistible results. Perfect for feeding a Sunday brunch crowd or brightening the busiest weeknight. Bake a batch today and taste why biscuits are a true comfort-food classic! 😊