Karen'S Best Buttermilk Biscuit Recipe

Name: Karen'S Best Buttermilk Biscuit
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour; 3 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup cold butter; 1/4 cup shortening; 1 1/3 cups buttermilk; 1/3 cup plain yogurt; 1 egg; 2 tablespoons melted butter

Servings: persons

3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cold butter
1/4 cup shortening
1 1/3 cups buttermilk
1/3 cup plain yogurt
1 egg
2 tablespoons melted butter

1
Preheat oven to 390 degrees.
2
In large bowl wisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
3
In medium bowl wisk buttermilk, yogurt and egg.
4
On a chilled cutting board, cut 1 stick of butter into 1/4 inch pieces using knife blade only to move pieces around while cutting.
5
Add to flour mixture, toss lightly with finger tips.
6
Add shortening to flour mixture, dropping a 1/2 teaspoon at a time.
7
Rub butter and shortening into flour mixture, using fingertips only-so heat from hands does not melt the butter. Mix until it resembles course crumbs.
8
Add buttermilk mixture to flour mixture. Stir just until evenly moistened.
9
Turn out on floured board. Sprinkle a little flour on top.
10
Fold dough in half- 5 times, shaping dough into a rectangle as you fold.
11
Pat out till 1 3/4 inches thick.
12
Cut 6 biscuits into 2 inch rounds.
13
Gather left over pieces of dough and shape into same size biscuit.
14
Place biscuits on large ungreased baking sheet. Space 2 inches apart.
15
Bake 17-18 minutes, brushing with melted butter the last 2 minutes.
16
Place baked biscuits under broiler 1 minute.
17
Serve warm.

1175

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour, 3 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Karen'S Best Buttermilk Biscuit falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Karen'S Best Buttermilk Biscuit

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