Best Buttermilk Biscuits

Recipe View Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). (5 minutes)

Recipe View In a large bowl, sift together the self-rising flour and baking soda to ensure an even distribution and light texture. (2 minutes)

Recipe View Cut in the butter-flavored shortening using two knives or a pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. This creates pockets of fat that will steam in the oven, resulting in flaky layers. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and pour in the buttermilk. Stir until just combined, forming a soft, slightly sticky dough. Be careful not to overmix, as this can lead to tough biscuits. (3 minutes)

Recipe View Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently knead the dough for 2-3 minutes, just until it comes together. (3 minutes)

Recipe View Roll the dough out into a 1/2-inch thick rectangle. Use a biscuit cutter to cut out 12 biscuits. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Transfer the biscuits to a baking sheet, placing them close together – this helps them rise higher. (2 minutes)

Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven until the tops are light golden brown and the sides begin to darken, about 10-12 minutes. (12 minutes)

Recipe View Transfer the biscuits to a wire rack to cool completely. (30 minutes)