The Old Recipe Box: Grandma's Buttermilk Biscuits

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    25 mins

  • Servings

    8

  • Calories

    132 kcal

  • Course

    Bread

  • Cuisine

    American

The Old Recipe Box: Grandma's Buttermilk Biscuits

Grandma’s Homemade Buttermilk Biscuits are quick and easy to make!

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Ingredients

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  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • Shortening the size of an egg
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 cup buttermilk
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Instructions

  1. Sift flour, baking powder and salt in a medium sized bowl.
  2. Cut in shortening 4-5 tablespoons worth or about the size of a large egg, until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. In a separate bowl or measuring cup add buttermilk and baking soda and mix till combined. Add milk mixture all at once to the bowl of dry ingredients and mix quickly until dough follows fork around the bowl.
  4. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently for 30 seconds. Roll or pat dough to about 3/4 inch thick and cut with biscuit cutter.
  5. Bake at 425 degrees for 12-15 minutes on an ungreased cookie sheet or cast iron skillet.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1Biscuit Calories 132kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 25g (8%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 1g (2%) Cholesterol 3mg (1%) Sodium 256mg (11%) Potassium 137mg (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 50IU (1%) Calcium 66mg (7%) Iron 1.5mg (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 132 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1Biscuit
Calories 132kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 25g 8%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 1g 2%
Cholesterol 3mg 1%
Sodium 256mg 11%
Potassium 137mg 3%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 50IU 1%
Calcium 66mg 7%
Iron 1.5mg 8%

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

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