Sour Cream Biscuits

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: American

Sour Cream Biscuits are flaky, tender, and easy to make, featuring a rich buttery flavor complemented by the tang of sour cream. Perfect for breakfast or as a side, they appeal to biscuit lovers and those seeking a quick, satisfying baked treat with a soft, crumbly texture.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1 cup dairy sour cream

Instructions

  1. Sift together the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, soda, salt, and sugar.
  2. Cut in the shortening until the mixture resembles coarse meal.
  3. Add the sour cream and mix to form a soft dough.
  4. Turn out the dough onto a well-floured surface and knead gently for about 20 seconds.
  5. Roll the dough to a 1/2 inch thickness.
  6. Cut with a biscuit cutter dipped in flour and place on an ungreased baking sheet.
  7. Bake at 450 degrees Fahrenheit for approximately 10 minutes.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

440 kcal 22% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 5.5g 11% DV
Total Fat 26.6g 34% DV
Carbs 49.8g 18% DV
Fiber 2.5g 9% DV
Sugar 0.2g

Electrolytes

Sodium 12477mg 100% DV
Potassium 194.3mg 4% DV
Cholesterol 6.8mg 2% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 30.3mcg 3% DV
Vitamin C 9.3mg 10% DV
Calcium 1536.3mg 100% DV
Iron 4.8mg 27% DV

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

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