Cornbread Biscuits

Prep: 15 min Cook: 12 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: American

Fluffy, golden cornbread biscuits with a tender crumb and slightly crunchy exterior, perfect as a side for hearty meals or breakfast, appealing to both savory and sweet lovers.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups self-rising cornmeal
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3 tablespoons solid vegetable shortening
  • 1 1/2 cups buttermilk

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 475°F (246°C).
  2. Stir together the self-rising cornmeal, baking powder, salt, and baking soda.
  3. Cut in the solid vegetable shortening until the mixture resembles meal.
  4. Add the buttermilk and knead very lightly until just combined.
  5. Pour out onto a floured board and roll out to about 1/3-inch thickness.
  6. Use a biscuit cutter to cut out biscuits. Re-roll the scraps and cut more biscuits.
  7. Place the biscuits on a lightly greased cookie sheet and bake for 12 minutes until golden brown and slightly crunchy.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

353 kcal 18% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 3.4g 7% DV
Total Fat 27.2g 35% DV
Carbs 27.4g 10% DV
Fiber 2.2g 8% DV
Sugar 1.7g 3% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 19207.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 139mg 3% DV
Cholesterol 16.8mg 6% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 11.8mcg 1% DV
Vitamin D 0.3mcg 2% DV
Calcium 1505mg 100% DV
Iron 3.6mg 20% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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