These light and versatile biscuits come together so easily and are ready to eat in no time.
Preparation Time
10 mins
Cooking Time
12 mins
Total Time
22 mins
Calories
126 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Heat oven to 475 degrees F.
Step 2
Place flour in large bowl. Cut in shortening with pastry blender or 2 knives until crumbs are the size of peas. Add buttermilk, stirring with fork just until flour is moistened.
Step 3
Turn dough onto lightly floured surface. Knead gently 5 to 6 times, just until a smooth dough is formed. Roll dough into a 7-inch circle that is 3/4- to 1-inch thick. Cut out 7 to 8 biscuits using a floured 2-inch biscuit cutter. Place on baking sheet, about 1-inch apart. (For softer biscuits, arrange so that edges almost touch.) Shape dough scraps into a ball. Pat out until 3/4-inch thick. Cut out additional biscuits.
Step 4
Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven. Brush with butter, if desired.
