Southern-Style Biscuits
Southern-Style Biscuits are flaky, buttery pillows of perfection that can elevate any meal from ordinary to extraordinary. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a kitchen novice, this recipe will guide you through creating these authentic biscuits. With just a handful of simple ingredients and a few easy steps, you'll be pulling golden, heavenly-scented biscuits from your oven in no time.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 4 tsp baking powder
- 1/3 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
- 1 egg beaten
- 2/3 cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 450°F, and in a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Using a pastry cutter or fork, cut the shortening into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- In a separate bowl, beat the egg and milk together, then add this mixture to the flour mixture, stirring gently until just moistened.
- Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead it gently a couple of times, then roll it out to about 3/4 inch thickness.
- Cut the dough into biscuits using a biscuit cutter, cup, or mason jar, and place them on an ungreased baking sheet.
- Bake the biscuits for 12-14 minutes or until golden brown, then remove from the oven and serve warm.
Notes
Butter or coconut oil can be substituted for shortening.
Nutrition
Calories: 170kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 78mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 412IUCalcium: 78mgIron: 1mg
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