LEX'S SOUTHERN RAISED BISCUITS

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Make and share this Lex's Southern Raised Biscuits recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lanae Peterson

Categories     Breads

Time 40m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 (1/4 ounce) packages dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water
2 cups buttermilk
5 cups flour
1/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1 cup shortening

Steps:

  • Combine yeast and warm water.
  • Let stand 5 minutes or until bubbly.
  • Add buttermilk to yeast mixture, and set aside.
  • Combine dry ingredients in a large bowl.
  • Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse meal.
  • Add buttermilk mixture, mixing with a fork until dry ingredients are moistened DO NOT OVER MIX!
  • Turn dough out on a floured surface, and knead lightly 3 or 4 times.
  • Roll dough to .5 inch thickness.
  • Cut with a 2.75 inch biscuit cutter, and place on a lightly greased baking sheet, touching each other.
  • Cover and let rise 1 hour.
  • Bake at 450 for 10-12 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 382.8, Fat 18, SaturatedFat 4.6, Cholesterol 1.6, Sodium 482.6, Carbohydrate 48, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 7.6, Protein 7.2

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