Great Homemade Biscuits

Prep: 10 min Cook: 8 min Cuisine: American

These homemade biscuits are flaky, buttery, and tender, perfect for breakfast or alongside any meal. Quick to prepare with simple ingredients, ideal for comforting family favorites.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups self-rising flour (White Lily)
  • 1/2 cup butter flavored Crisco
  • 3/4 to 1 cup buttermilk

Instructions

  1. Blend the self-rising flour and Crisco until well mixed.
  2. Add the buttermilk gradually and stir until a soft dough forms.
  3. Turn the dough onto a floured surface and roll it out to your desired thickness.
  4. Cut into biscuits using a cutter or glass.
  5. Place the biscuits on an ungreased baking pan.
  6. Bake at 475° to 500° F for about 8 minutes until golden brown.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

332 kcal 17% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 3.4g 7% DV
Total Fat 26.1g 33% DV
Carbs 20.3g 7% DV
Fiber 0.7g 2% DV
Sugar 1.3g 3% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 26.8mg 1% DV
Potassium 60.5mg 1% DV
Cholesterol 77.8mg 26% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 11.8mcg 1% DV
Vitamin D 0.3mcg 2% DV
Calcium 32.5mg 3% DV
Iron 1.2mg 7% DV
Diet fit Under 400 cal
Contains Milk Wheat/Gluten

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

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

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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