Description
The Brenda Gantt biscuit recipe is straightforward to prepare, creating biscuits that are soft and tender. The method relies on simple ingredients like self-rising flour and buttermilk to produce a high-quality, classic breakfast item you can confidently make from scratch.
Ingredients
- Self-Rising Flour: 3 cups (plus ¼–½ cup extra for dusting
- Buttermilk: 1–1½ cups (cold)
- Grease (Lard, Butter, or Shortening): ½ cup (about two lumps the size of chicken eggs)
Instructions
- Mix the Flour: Place the self-rising flour into a large mixing bowl. Use your hand to form a wide, shallow well at the center. Place two small scoops of grease directly into this indentation.
- Add the Buttermilk: Pour a small quantity of cold buttermilk into the well. Mix exclusively in the center, using your fingers to make gentle circular motions. This technique slowly draws a small amount of flour from the walls into the liquid.
- Form the Dough: Continue adding buttermilk as required until the mixture forms a soft mound. The outer ring of dry flour should remain untouched. Once the dough no longer sticks to your fingers, use some of that dry flour to clean your hands.
- Prepare the Work Surface: Dust your countertop with a layer of flour. Remove the dough from the bowl and set it down on the floured surface.
- Shape the Dough: Press the dough lightly with your palm once or twice, using a gentle touch. Spread it to a thickness of roughly half an inch. Avoid pressing down too heavily.
- Cut the Biscuits: Dip the biscuit cutter into flour to prevent sticking. Press it straight down through the dough and lift it out cleanly. Place each round onto a greased cast-iron pan. Gather the leftover scraps, press them together gently, and cut out additional rounds.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 500°F. Position the pan on the center rack and bake for 8 to 12 minutes. The exact time depends on the height of the biscuits. They are done when the tops are a soft golden color. Ranges, Cooktops & Ovens
- Serve and Enjoy: Allow the biscuits to cool for several minutes before serving. They should arrive at the table warm, tender, and soft, with a clean break when pulled apart.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Protein: 4g