I have been searching for years to find a really good homemade biscuit recipe. I have tried more recipes than I care to admit. Some were okay. Some were destined for the garbage.
Then one day I combined ingredients from two different recipes and I was thrilled. The only challenge? I didn't write down exactly what I did.
So I did it again -- writing it all down as I went. This is that recipe. How many biscuits you get depends on the thickness of the dough. Plan for about 9-10. Pair the biscuits with sausage gravy or a homecooked Southern meal and you've got a winner.
Biscuits
2 cups self-rising flour
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
6 tablespoons Crisco shortening
Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
Sift flour. Add baking power, baking soda and sugar. Stir. Cut in the shortening using a pastry cutter. Add buttermilk, stirring just until moistened.
Pour batter onto a well-floured cloth. Knead sparingly, until coated. Roll out thickly (3/4-1 inch thick) and cut with a biscuit cutter.
Place in a well-greased cast iron skillet. I use shortening to grease the skillet. Bake 10-15 minutes or until lightly browned on top.
Serve.
