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Old Fashioned Buttermilk Biscuits
4.8 from 120 votes

Old Fashioned Buttermilk Biscuits

Old Fashioned Buttermilk Biscuits bring a classic Southern texture with a tender crumb and slightly crisp edges. This recipe uses self-rising flour and buttermilk combined with vegetable oil and melted butter for brushing, creating flaky, moist biscuits ideal for breakfast or as a side. Working the dough gently and baking the biscuits touching on a well-prepared surface helps them rise evenly and brown beautifully, with an option to finish under the broiler for more color.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 230 kcal
Course: Bread
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • 2 cups self-rising flour
  • ¾ cup buttermilk
  • ⅓ cup vegetable oil
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons butter melted

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
  2. Spray a baking sheet or cast iron skillet generously with cooking spray and set aside.
  3. Sift the flour into a large mixing bowl.
  4. Make a well in the center of the flour and pour in the buttermilk followed by the oil and the salt.
  5. Mix all ingredients together just until all the flour is moistened. Do not overmix.
  6. Turn the dough out onto a very lightly floured surface and knead 4 or 5 times – no more.
  7. Pinch off portions of dough a little larger than a golf ball.
  8. Roll the dough into a ball, then press to flatten into a disk.
  9. Place the biscuits on the prepared baking sheet or skillet with the edges touching.
  10. Place the baking sheet in the upper third of the oven and bake for approximately 15 minutes. If tops are not quite brown near the end of the cooking time, turn on the broiler briefly to finish browning.
  11. While the biscuits are cooking, melt the butter over low heat.
  12. Remove biscuits from the oven and brush with melted butter.

Notes

  • Wrap leftover biscuits well; store in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days and rewarm before serving.
  • To prepare ahead, freeze unbaked biscuit dough portions on a baking sheet, then transfer to a freezer container; bake from frozen adding 5 extra minutes to baking time.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Calories 230kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 24g (8%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Trans Fat 1g (50%) Cholesterol 10mg (3%) Sodium 122mg (5%) Potassium 62mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 125IU (3%) Calcium 31mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 230

% Daily Value*

Serving 1
Calories 230kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 24g 8%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 10mg 3%
Sodium 122mg 5%
Potassium 62mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 125IU 3%
Calcium 31mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.