There’s something about homemade biscuits that just feels like a warm hug from Grandma. This recipe for buttermilk biscuits is a family treasure, complete with memories of childhood and the savory, buttery goodness that only homemade biscuits can offer. Here’s how to make these delightful treats, just like Grandma used to make!
Ingredients
- 4 cups self-rising flour, sifted
- 1 ½ cups buttermilk
- ¼ cup lard (you can substitute with butter if preferred)
- Extra flour, for shaping biscuits
- Butter, for greasing and optional topping
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare:
- Preheat your oven to 500ºF (260ºC). Grease a baking pan or a skillet lightly with lard or butter.
- Mix the Dough:
- Place about 4 cups of flour in a sifter and sift into a large, wide bowl. Create a well in the center with your hand.
- Add the lard and buttermilk into the well. Start squishing them together with your fingers, breaking the lard into small clumps.
- Begin stirring with your fingers in small circles at the center, gradually incorporating the flour from the sides of the bowl. Continue until most of the flour is worked in, but the dough is still slightly sticky.
- Shape the Biscuits:
- Lightly flour your hands and the dough. Gently knead the dough a few times until it’s fairly smooth, then shape it into a rectangle.
- Pinch off sections of dough slightly larger than a golf ball. Roll each piece in your palms to smooth it, then lightly coat with flour.
- Flatten each piece like a hamburger patty and place on the prepared pan. Arrange the biscuits so they are touching for softer edges or spaced one inch apart for crispier edges.
- Bake:
- Gently press down the top of each biscuit with the back of your fingers. Bake in the preheated oven for 8-12 minutes, or until the biscuits are lightly browned on top. Optionally, brush the tops with melted butter for extra flavor and golden color.
- Enjoy:
- Serve warm, fresh from the oven, with butter, honey, jam, or your favorite gravy!
Grandma’s Special Touch
🥰 Personal Note: My grandma loved to make “snake” biscuits with the last bit of dough for us kids—a fun memory that always comes to mind when I bake these. It’s these little traditions that turn simple recipes into cherished family heirlooms.
Whip up a batch of these buttermilk biscuits and bring a little nostalgia to your kitchen. Whether for a family breakfast or as a comforting snack, these biscuits are sure to wrap you in warmth and deliciousness, just like Grandma’s love.