Buttermilk Biscuits

6 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 c. plain flour
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 4 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/3 c. shortening
  • 1 c. buttermilk
  • 3/4 c. warm water or milk

Directions

  1. 1
    Sift dry ingredients together; cut in the shortening.
  2. 2
    Mix 1 cup buttermilk and about 3/4 cup water or add some more buttermilk.
  3. 3
    Add liquid until of a good consistency.
  4. 4
    Turn onto a floured surface and knead until it can be handled good.
  5. 5
    Pinch off biscuits; turn in a little oil.
  6. 6
    Bake at 450°.
  7. 7
    Place leftover dough in covered bowl and place in refrigerator until needed. Will keep 3 or 4 days.
  8. 8
    It's better baked the next morning.

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