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Southern Biscuits

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PREP TIME
10 min
COOKING TIME
15 min
TOTAL TIME
25 min
SERVINGS
8 servings
Breakfast Southern
Southern Biscuits
Ingredients
  • 4 cups self-rising flour (such as WhiteLily®)
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 3 tablespoons room-temperature vegetable shortening (such as Crisco®), or as needed
  • 1 3/4 cups buttermilk, or as needed
  • 1/4 cup melted butter for brushing, or to taste
Instructions
1
Preheat the oven to its highest temperature setting, which is 475 degrees F (245 degrees C).
2
Next, take a cake pan with an 8-inch diameter and lightly coat it with butter or cooking spray to prevent the cake from sticking.
3
Sift the flour and salt together in a large mixing bowl, creating a uniform mixture.
4
Then, use your fingers to push the flour from the center of the bowl towards its edges, creating a small indentation in the process.
5
Add two walnut-sized pieces of shortening to the flour and a small amount of buttermilk, pouring it in gradually until you reach about 1/4 cup.
6
Mix the shortening into the flour using a gentle twisting motion with your fingers, ensuring it is fully incorporated.
7
Continue adding small amounts of buttermilk to the flour mixture, working it in with your fingers until you achieve a sticky dough consistency.
8
Form the dough into eight large balls and place them in the prepared cake pan, arranging them around the outside before placing the final one in the center to fill the pan.
9
Use your fingers to press and flatten each dough ball until they are about 3/4- to 1-inch thick, ensuring they touch and are evenly spaced.
10
Place the cake pan in the preheated oven and bake until the tops are golden brown, taking about 15 to 20 minutes.
11
Finally, remove the cake from the oven and brush it with melted butter to add a rich flavor.