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Buttermilk Biscuits

SUBMITTED BY: Bonita Coleman PHOTO BY: Dollfayce

"In Camarillo, California, buttermilk is the key to Bonita Coleman's tender, fluffy biscuits. Your family will devour them fresh from the oven or topped with creamy butter or a favorite jam."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 7 stars. This recipe average a 3.4 star rating.
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  10 Min
READY IN  25 Min

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INGREDIENTS

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup butter flavored shortening
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt. Cut in the shortening until crumbly. Stir in the buttermilk just until moistened. Knead on a floured surface for 1 minute. Roll out to 1/2-in. thickness; cut with a 2-1/2-in. biscuit cutter. Place on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 450 degrees F for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 9, 2007 by EILISH40
Usually when you use buttermilk you need baking soda. This basic recipe is good but needs... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 25, 2006 by ladybugjal
We loved these biscuits. They are thinner than some, but they have a delicious flavor. My... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 21, 2006 by Feydust
These weren't that great. They didn't raise well and didn't have a real good taste. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 2, 2007 by mrs. elliott
great biscuits. my husband and I really liked them. flaky and tasty they quickly became our... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 16, 2008 by Dollfayce
Biscuits aren't complicated, but this was a quick and easy recipe for my six year old daughter... MORE


 
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