Southern Buttermilk Biscuits Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 cups self-rising flour ((spoon + level))
• 2 pinches kosher salt
• 3 tablespoons shortening
• 1 tablespoon butter (very cold)
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 tablespoon butter (melted (optional))

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 475º F.

2. 2

   Cut shortening and very cold butter into dry ingredients of flour and salt.

3. 3

   Slowly pour milk into your dry ingredients. Mix gently.

4. 4

   Pour dough onto a lightly floured surface and gently pat into a round disc about 1/2 inch thick. Cut dough with a sharp metal or glass cutter and place in well-greased baking dish or skillet. Brush lightly with melted butter.

5. 5

   Place into hot oven and bake for 10-12 minutes.