Buttermilk Biscuits

Ingredients

• 2 cups Self-Rising White Flour (measure loosely, do not pack)
• 1.25 cups Whole Buttermilk (shaken well before measuring)
• 2 pieces Large Eggs (room temperature)
• 3 tablespoons Chicken Grease (rendered chicken fat or substitute with unsalted butter)

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven

   Set the oven to 500°F (or the highest setting your oven allows, at least 450°F) and let it preheat.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 500°F

2. Combine Dry Ingredients

   Place the self‑rising flour into a mixing bowl.

   Time: PT2M

3. Incorporate Grease

   Add the chicken grease to the flour and rub it in with your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

   Time: PT2M

4. Mix Wet Ingredients

   In a separate small bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and the two eggs until fully combined.

   Time: PT2M

5. Form the Dough

   Pour the wet mixture into the flour‑grease mixture. Gently stir with a spoon or spatula, then fold the dough over once or twice on a lightly floured surface. Do not over‑work.

   Time: PT3M

6. Pat and Cut

   Pat the dough to about 1‑inch thickness. Dust a pizza can (or biscuit cutter) with flour and press down to cut biscuits. Place the cut biscuits close together on the greased baking pan.

   Time: PT3M

7. Bake

   Slide the pan into the preheated oven and bake for 12‑15 minutes, or until the tops are a light golden brown.

   Time: PT15M

   Temperature: 500°F

8. Cool and Serve

   Remove the pan with oven mitts, let the biscuits cool on a rack for a couple of minutes, then serve warm with butter, jam, or your favorite gravy.

   Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

150

Protein

3g

Carbohydrates

20g

Fat

6g

Fiber

1g