Ingredients

How to make it

  • Cut 1/2 cup butter into flour with a pastry blender until crumbly.
  • Add buttermilk, stirring just until dry ingredients are moistened.
  • Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface.
  • Knead 3 or 4 times.
  • Roll dough to 3/4-inch thickness.
  • Cut with a 2-1/2-inch round cutter, and place on a lightly greased baking sheet.
  • Bake at 425° for 13 to 15 minutes.
  • Brush biscuits with melted butter.
  • Serve with heavy cream and preserves.
  • Makes: 1 dozen

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    " It was excellent "
    frankieanne ate it and said...
    A nice flaky biscuit. Easy enough for a novice like me. Added my picture, too. More here
    Quick Buttermilk Biscuits
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    " It was excellent "
    gullion ate it and said...
    These biscuits are saying 'come to papa' and I can't wait to try them. I've never attempted to make biscuits so this will be a first. 5 forks
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    " It was excellent "
    momo_55grandma ate it and said...
    Yeah theses are great buiscuits yum
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    " It was excellent "
    mishi ate it and said...
    I'm with Debbie, Rosemaryblue, Zena, Sista and Peepers on this one. You've sure got my 5 and you deserve it.
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    " It was excellent "
    peepers ate it and said...
    I love biscuits but I've never made them with buttermilk. This is sounding good and I think they will go nicely with that halushki recipe. Thanks for this great biscuit recipe.
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    " It was excellent "
    organicmama ate it and said...
    Buttermilk is the best, thanks!
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  • sista 16 years ago
    I love buttermilk biscuits, but have never been able to make them properly...this recipe looks easy and delish...thanks for sharing!
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  • ahmed1 16 years ago
    You will sure think that I live in a desert if I tell you that I can't buttermilk in Egypt either..lol Anyway,I will add a little vinegar for the milk.Thanks for sharing,it sounds so delicious and must try.
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    " It was excellent "
    zena824 ate it and said...
    Love these biscuits girl.....
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    " It was excellent "
    rosemaryblue ate it and said...
    Oh, these are absolutely delicious! And easy.
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  • debbie919 16 years ago
    This sounds so much like the way my grandmother made her biscuits, except she used oil instead of butter. I think I have to try this one! Thanks so much for the great post!
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