Using 3 ingredients, this classic Southern biscuit recipe is a staple in Southern homes. They're delicious to eat from breakfast to dinner.
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Cook Time20 minutesmins
15 minutesmins
Total Time50 minutesmins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: biscuit
Servings: 4
Calories: 545kcal
Ingredients
2cupsWhite Lily self-rising floursee notes if using all-purpose flour
1/4cupshortening
2/3-3/4cupmilk
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 500 degrees and lightly spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
Place flour into a medium bowl and cut in the shortening until well incorporated. Stir in just enough milk until the dough leaves the sides of the bowl.
2 cups White Lily self-rising flour, 1/4 cup shortening, 2/3-3/4 cup milk
Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently knead two or three times. Roll dough out to 1/2-inch thickness and cut with a biscuit cutter or small glass that has been dipped in flour. Place the biscuits onto the prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until golden brown.
Notes
If using all-purpose flour, combine two cups of flour, 1 tablespoon of baking powder, and one teaspoon of salt before cutting in shortening. Follow the rest of the directions as written.