Hot Biscuits

Prep: 10 min Cuisine: American

Warm, fluffy hot biscuits with a tender crumb and buttery flavor, perfect for breakfast or as a side dish. Their simple ingredients and quick preparation make them ideal for busy mornings or casual gatherings, delighting family and friends with comforting homemade goodness.

Be the first to rate this recipe

Ingredients

  • 2 cups sifted self-rising flour
  • 1/4 cup shortening
  • 1/2 cup milk

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 475°F.
  2. Add shortening to flour and blend until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Add milk and mix until the dough forms a ball.
  4. Turn dough out onto a floured board and knead lightly until smooth.
  5. Pat or roll out the dough to the desired thickness and cut into biscuits.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 10-12 minutes.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

415 kcal 21% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 4.2g 8% DV
Total Fat 28g 36% DV
Carbs 37.1g 13% DV
Fiber 0.8g 3% DV
Sugar 11.6g 23% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 80.3mg 3% DV
Potassium 90.3mg 2% DV
Cholesterol 1.5mg 1% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 47mcg 5% DV
Vitamin C 3.9mg 4% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 106.3mg 8% DV
Iron 2.7mg 15% DV

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

American recipes → Vegetarian recipes → Dairy recipes → All recipes →