Best Buttermilk Biscuits

These fluffy and light biscuits are perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 170 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup buttermilk
• 0.25 teaspoon baking soda
• 2.25 cups self-rising flour
• 0.5 cup butter-flavored shortening (such as Crisco®)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).

Step 2

Sift flour and baking soda together in a large bowl. Cut in shortening with 2 knives or pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs, making a well in the center. Pour buttermilk into well; stir until a soft ball forms. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 2 to 3 minutes. Roll dough out into a 1/2-inch thick rectangle.

Step 3

Cut out 12 biscuits with a biscuit cutter; transfer to a baking sheet.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until tops are light brown and sides begin to darken, about 10 minutes. Cool biscuits completely on a wire rack, about 30 minutes.