Risen Biscuits
Risen Biscuits are flaky, tender, and buttery treats with a light airy texture, perfect for breakfast or brunch, appealing to both traditional and modern palates.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Mix dry ingredients together: flour, sugar, salt, baking powder.
- Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Dissolve the yeast in 1 tablespoon warm water and let it activate.
- Combine all liquids: buttermilk, sweet milk, and the dissolved yeast, then mix thoroughly into the dry ingredients.
- Turn out the dough onto a floured board.
- Roll the dough thin.
- Cut into rounds.
- Stack the rounds one on another.
- Brush the top and layers with melted butter.
- Let rise for about 2 hours before baking.
- Bake in a 400°F oven for 12 to 14 minutes, watching closely.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
364
kcal
18% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % 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).