Recipes Bread Quick Bread Recipes Biscuits Buttermilk Biscuits II 4.1 (29) 25 Reviews 9 Photos These biscuits are moist and crumbly and rich. Their delicate texture comes from the lack of handling and the wetness of the dough. Submitted by Amy Updated on July 14, 2022 Save Rate Print Share Trending Videos Close this video player 9 9 9 9 9 Prep Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Total Time: 45 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 biscuits Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 2 cups self-rising flour ¼ cup white sugar ½ teaspoon salt ¼ cup shortening ⅔ cup heavy cream 1 cup buttermilk 1 tablespoon butter, melted Directions Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Lightly grease one baking sheet. In a large bowl, mix together flour, sugar and salt. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse meal. Stir in cream and buttermilk until dough resembles cottage cheese. Generously sprinkle a smooth surface with flour. Spoon out batter into four lumps spaced well apart on the floured surface. Flour the top of the dough and your hands. Turn dough balls in the flour, shake off excess flour and place on prepared pan. Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until lightly browned. Remove from oven, brush with melted butter and serve. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 570 Calories 32g Fat 63g Carbs 9g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Calories 570 % Daily Value * Total Fat 32g 40% Saturated Fat 15g 73% Cholesterol 64mg 21% Sodium 1184mg 51% Total Carbohydrate 63g 23% Dietary Fiber 2g 6% Total Sugars 16g Protein 9g 18% Vitamin C 1mg 1% Calcium 309mg 24% Iron 3mg 17% Potassium 201mg 4% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved