World'S Lightest Biscuits

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Cuisine: American

Fluffy, buttery biscuits with a light, airy texture, perfect for breakfast or a quick snack—ideal for brunch lovers and anyone craving a classic American treat.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups self‑rising flour
  • 4 Tbsp shortening (Crisco)
  • 3/4 to 1 cup buttermilk

Instructions

  1. Sift a generous amount of self‑rising flour into a bread tray and make a shallow indention in the center.
  2. Place the shortening in the indention and work it into the flour with your fingers, adding more flour as needed.
  3. Add buttermilk gradually until the dough comes together, forming a consistency that can be handled without sticking.
  4. Roll out the dough by hand and cut into biscuit shapes on a biscuit pan.
  5. Bake for about 10 minutes at 400°F, handling the dough as little as possible.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

328 kcal 16% 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 2.8mg 1% 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

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

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