Homemade Biscuits
Homemade biscuits offer a warm, flaky treat with a tender crumb and buttery flavor. Perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner sides, these biscuits are quick to make and versatile, ideal for pairing with jam, gravy, or savory dishes. Their soft or crusty texture can be customized by touching or leaving apart.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Heat oven to 450°F (232°C).
- Cut shortening into flour until mixture resembles fine crumbs.
- Stir in just enough milk so dough leaves side of bowl and rounds up into a ball.
- Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead lightly 10 times.
- Roll out to 1/2 inch thickness.
- Cut with a floured 2-inch biscuit cutter.
- Place on an ungreased cookie sheet, about 1 inch apart for crusty sides or touching for soft sides.
- Bake until golden brown, about 10 to 12 minutes.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
415
kcal
21% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).