Deluxe Buttermilk Biscuits

A homemade bread recipe for Deluxe Buttermilk Biscuits.

AmericanOtherEasy15 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 1 pkg yeast
  • 5 cups flour
  • 1 Tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup shortening
  • 2 cups buttermilk

Instructions

  1. 1

    Soften yeast in 2 tablespoons warm water.

  2. 2

    Sift together flour, baking powder, salt, sugar and soda.

  3. 3

    Blend in shortening with a pastry blender.

  4. 4

    Add yeast and buttermilk (can be made from powder) to form soft dough.

  5. 5

    Knead lightly 4 − 5 times.

  6. 6

    Roll 1/2" thick and cut with biscuit cutter.

  7. 7

    Place on greased cookie sheet.

  8. 8

    Brush tops with melted butter or margarine.

  9. 9

    Bake at 400 F for 12− 15 minutes.

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