Mom's Buttermilk Biscuits Recipe
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Mom's Buttermilk Biscuits

By: Judith Rush 
"Rich buttermilk biscuits baking in the oven will bring back warm memories of your own mom's kitchen. These have a classic old-fashioned flavor that's stood the test of time. You can make them with little effort."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.2 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (198)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 12 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/3 cup shortening
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in buttermilk just until moistened. Turn onto a lightly floured surface. Roll to 1/2-in. thickness; cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. biscuit cutter. Place 1 in. apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 450 degrees F for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 3, 2007 by ELPARSONS   view full review
Tips from a Dixie darlin on how to make the biscuits rise: 1) Use 1/2 teaspoon of baking...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 9, 2009 by RussellC   view full review
Baking recipes that require only a few ingredients demand PERFECT technique. This biscuit...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 10, 2007 by lonnarific   view full review
I definitely agree that even though these are pretty good, there really is "something...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 7, 2010 by chefclean   view full review
A good mix- nice taste, yet this recipe omits one important element- during the rolling...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 11, 2007 by LORI1025   view full review
I made these for dinner tonight to go along with Fried Chicken. Did make a couple changes. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2011 by vshultz0991   view full review
My husband and I love these. I usually put 2 1/2 tsp in them (because I don't know where my...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 16, 2006 by beckaboo   view full review
Excellent recipe!! I followed exactly until baking time. I used a pre heated cast iron skillet...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 23, 2008 by Angie   view full review
I USED 2 1/2 TSP B.P. AND 1/2 TSP B. SODA. ADDED A FEW TSP OF MELTED BUTTER WITH THE...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 6, 2008 by LDYLVBGR   view full review
I just made these as ELPARSONS suggested, with the adjusted baking powder/soda and rolled them...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2008 by EMMA37   view full review
These were OK. Something missing. I should have read reviews prior to making.....

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