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Basic Biscuits From Paula Deen Recipe

Get ready to bake up a batch of fluffy, melt-in-your-mouth biscuits – Paula Deen's way! This incredibly easy recipe skips the rise time, making it perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a delicious brunch. Inspired by her country fried steak recipe, these biscuits are best enjoyed with a generous pat of butter. Granny T suggests a touch more salt for extra flavor. (Note: Lard is traditionally used for extra flaky biscuits, but shortening works great too!)

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 27 mins
Calories 1319.5 kcal
Protein 55g
Rating 3.5 (11 Reviews)
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How to Make Basic Biscuits From Paula Deen

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a small bowl, dissolve 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast in 1/2 cup warm water (105-115°F). Let stand for 5 minutes.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 3/4 teaspoon salt (or 1 teaspoon, as suggested by Granny T), and 1/2 cup shortening (or lard).
  4. Cut shortening into dry ingredients using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  5. Add the yeast mixture and 1 cup buttermilk to the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined; do not overmix.
  6. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently pat or roll to about 1-inch thickness.
  7. Use a 2-inch biscuit cutter (or a knife) to cut out biscuits. Place them on a greased baking sheet.
  8. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

56 g

Sugar

67g

Fat

70g

Carbs

59g

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