Fluffy Buttermilk Biscuits And Variations

These are the only biscuits i make for any meal or occasion. Fast, easy, delicious, freeze and bake later!!!

Makes 1 dozen 2 1 / 2 inch biscuits.

Preheat oven to 450.

Sift dry ingredients together in a mixing bowl.

Cut in shortening until mixture resembles corn meal.

Add water and mix until dough is pliable.

Do not overbeat ! turn dough onto lightly floured surface and knead 30 seconds.

Roll or pat 1 / 2 inch thick , no less.

Cut with floured cutter.

Place close together on ungreased baking sheet.

Bake 10-12 minutes until golden brown.

Variations:.

Add parmesean and grated cheddar to the batter and brush with garlic butter on top for a savory biscuit.

Roll out and sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon , rolling up to make cinnamom rolls.

Bake 15-18 minutes.

Drizzle with icing.

dry buttermilk, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda, sugar, shortening, water