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basic southern biscuits

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Kathy D

These are yummy biscuits, based on a Paula Deen recipe. Easy!

(2 ratings)
yield 3 dozen
prep time 15 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For basic southern biscuits

  • 1 pkg
    yeast
  • 1/2 c
    lukewarm water
  • 5 c
    all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1 tsp
    kosher salt
  • 1 Tbsp
    baking powder
  • 2 Tbsp
    sugar
  • 3/4 c
    crisco shortening
  • 2 c
    buttermilk

How To Make basic southern biscuits

  • 1
    Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F.
  • 2
    Dissolve the yeast in warm water.
  • 3
    Mix the dry ingredients together.
  • 4
    Cut in the shortening.
  • 5
    Add the yeast mixture and buttermilk. Mix well.
  • 6
    Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and roll it out to the desired thickness. Cut with a small biscuit cutter and place on a greased cookie sheet.
  • 7
    Bake for about 12 minutes - or until they are gold en brown!

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