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Ingredients
- 2 1/4 c. flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tbsp. baking pwdr
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 5 tbsp. vegetable shortening or possibly butter
- 1 c. buttermilk
- Melted butter; optional
Directions
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Butter a large baking sheet.
- Sift 2 c. of the flour with the dry ingredients into a shallow mixing bowl. Cut in the shortening with a pastry blender till mix resembles cornmeal.
- Make a well in the center, pour in the buttermilk all at once, and stir quickly with a rubber spatula till a dough is formed. If it seems very sticky, add in the remaining flour.
- Turn dough out on a floured surface and knead lightly for a dozen strokes. Pat out 1/2 inch thick.
- Cut with floured 2 inch biscuit cutter or possibly glass and place on baking sheet. If you like, brush biscuits with melted butter. Bake about 12 min. Serve immediately.
- Makes 10-12 biscuits.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 722g | |
| Calories 2498 | |
| Calories from Fat 1413 | 57% |
| Total Fat 160.57g | 201% |
| Saturated Fat 74.72g | 299% |
| Trans Fat 21.39g | |
| Cholesterol 253mg | 84% |
| Sodium 6481mg | 270% |
| Potassium 698mg | 20% |
| Total Carbs 226.43g | 60% |
| Dietary Fiber 7.6g | 25% |
| Sugars 12.56g | 8% |
| Protein 38.12g | 61% |
