Supreme Biscuits
A classic flaky and buttery baking powder biscuit that are quick to make and great any time of the day.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 4 tsp baking powder, or 1 tbsp + 1 tsp
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup shortening, cold and cut into pieces
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into pieces
- 2/3 cup sour milk or buttermilk * see tips below to make your own sour milk
- melted butter, for brushing the baked biscuits
Instructions
- Whisk sifted 2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted , 1/2 tsp baking soda, 4 tsp baking powder, or 1 tbsp + 1 tsp, 1/2 tsp salt and 2 tsp granulated sugar together in large bowl.
- Using a pastry blender or a fork, cut in 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into pieces and 1/4 cup shortening, cold and cut into pieces until crumbly.
- Add 2/3 cup sour milk or buttermilk and stir just until combined, do not over mix.
- Using both hands that have been floured, gently knead dough in the bowl to form a large ball of dough (kneading 6-8 times).
- Turn out onto floured surface and roll about 1/2” thick. Using 2 ¼-2 ½” round cutter, cut into biscuits. Do not completely re-roll scrapped dough, instead, press together to form another circle of dough and continue cutting.
- Place biscuits on either a greased baking sheet or greased round 10” or 12” cast iron skillet.
- Bake at 450°F for 10 minutes, or until golden on top.
- Brush hot biscuits with melted butter immediately after removing from oven. Serve warm.
Notes
- Make your own sour milk for this recipe: add 2 teaspoons of white vinegar to the milk.
- Biscuits can be made in advance. Cover to prevent a crust from forming on top and place in refrigerator. Bring to room temperature prior to baking.
- Biscuits will keep at room temperature in a sealed container up to 48 hours.
- Freeze baked biscuits in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
- You can also freeze unbaked biscuits up to 3 months. Thaw in refrigerator, then bring to room temperature for about an hour before baking.
Nutrition
Serving: 1biscuitCalories: 159kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 299mgPotassium: 42mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 141IUCalcium: 98mgIron: 1mg
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