Three Ingredient Buttermilk Biscuit Recipe
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4.9
Three Ingredient Buttermilk Biscuit Recipe
Description
The recipe relies on self-rising flour to provide leavening alongside shortening for tenderness, while buttermilk adds moisture and subtle tang. The dough is combined carefully to avoid overmixing, which could toughen the biscuits. Cutting the dough into 2-inch rounds creates uniform biscuits that bake evenly on a greased sheet or skillet.
Baking at a high temperature ensures a quick rise and browning, giving biscuits a light interior crumb with a slightly crisp exterior. These biscuits work well with butter, jam, or as a side for savory dishes. They can also be used for breakfast sandwiches or split with gravy.
The biscuits store well covered at room temperature or refrigerated for several days. They can be frozen if wrapped individually. Reheating can be done in the oven or microwave after thawing, maintaining their soft texture.
Ingredients
- 2 cups self-rising flour plus more for flouring board and cutter
- 1/4 /4 cup shortening use cold, or butter or bacon fat
- 3/4 /4 cup buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 475º F. Lightly coat rimmed baking sheet or cast iron skillet with vegetable shortening. Set aside.
- Add flour to a large mixing bowl. Cut in shortening with a pastry blender, two forks, or knives until well-combined. Slowly pour in buttermilk and stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour biscuit dough onto a floured pastry cloth, paper towels, or dough board. Gently pat or roll to about 1/2-inch thick. Cut out biscuits using about a 2-inch biscuit cutter. Place biscuits into skillet or on baking sheet pan, leaving about an inch between biscuits to allow them to rise and cook fully. Place in preheated oven and bake about 10-12 minutes. Remove from oven and serve.
Notes
- Store cooled biscuits in a covered container at room temperature or in the refrigerator for 4-5 days.
- Freeze fully baked biscuits individually wrapped in freezer paper and sealed in a container for up to 3 months.
- To reheat, thaw in the refrigerator and warm in the oven or microwave as preferred.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 245 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2biscuits | |
| Calories | 245kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 33mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 82mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 50IU | 1% |
| Calcium | 41mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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