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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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A really simple light & fluffy biscuit. Great with stew or fried chicken Ingredients:
5 cups flour |
4 teaspoons baking powder |
1/2 cup sugar |
1 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon baking soda |
1/2 cup shortening |
1 (1/4 ounce) package dry yeast |
1/2 cup water (warm) |
2 cups buttermilk (room temperature) |
Directions:
1. Dissolve yeast into 1/2 warm water, set aside.
2. Sift together first five ingredients.
3. Using 2 knives cut in 1/2 cup shortening into mix till mixture in pea like in size; add dissolved yeast.
4. Add buttermilk and mix well.
5. Roll out on floured surface to 1/2 inch thickness.
6. Use a round cookie cutter or just cut into squares.
7. Bake at 400°F 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
8. Brush tops with melted butter.
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