Old Fashioned Crisco Biscuits
There's nothing quite like the smell of fresh-baked biscuits wafting through the kitchen. These old fashioned Crisco biscuits are a Southern classic that are sure to please. They're light, flaky, and perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dinner.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time22 minutes mins
chill time30 minutes mins
Total Time1 hour hr 7 minutes mins
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Quick Breads
Cuisine: American Southern
Servings: 9 biscuits
Calories: 225kcal
- 2 cup flour
- 1½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon sugar optional
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup vegetable shortening Crisco or any brand
- ⅔ cup milk
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (230 degrees C).
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt, then add the Crisco.
2 cup flour, 1½ teaspoon baking powder, 1 tablespoon sugar, ¾ teaspoon salt, ½ cup vegetable shortening
Cut in the Crisco shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Fold the buttermilk into the flour mixture and fold together until just combined.
⅔ cup milk
Scrape the bowl sides and form a ball.PRO TIP: For the flakiest biscuits chill for 20 to 30 minutes in the refrigerator before rolling out the dough. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 10-12 times, or until the dough comes together.
Roll out the dough to ½-inch thickness.
Cut out biscuits using a 2 ½ to 3-inch biscuit cutter.
Place the biscuits in a 9x13" baking dish, or cast iron skillet that has been lightly greased or sprayed with nonstick cooking spray.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve while warm.
- For extra flaky biscuits, chill the dough for 30 minutes before rolling it out.
- Don't overwork the dough, or the biscuits will be tough.
- Bake the biscuits in a hot oven for a golden brown crust.
Calories: 225kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 279mg | Potassium: 64mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 56IU | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 1mg