Paula Deen Southern Biscuits Recipe
If you want soft, flaky and buttery biscuits, this Paula Deen Southern Biscuits Recipe is perfect.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar optional
- 1/2 cup cold butter or shortening
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
Instructions
Preheat Oven
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet.
Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and sugar.
Cut in Butter
- Add cold butter and mix until crumbly.
Add Buttermilk
- Pour in buttermilk and mix until dough forms. Do not overmix.
Shape Dough
- Turn dough onto a floured surface and gently knead 2–3 times.
Cut Biscuits
- Roll or pat dough and cut into biscuit shapes.
Arrange on Tray
- Place biscuits close together on baking sheet.
Bake
- Bake for 12–15 minutes until golden brown.
Serve Warm
- Serve with butter, jam or gravy.
Notes
- Use very cold butter for best layers
- Do not overwork the dough
- Brush tops with butter before baking
- Add cheese for cheesy biscuits
- Use self-rising flour for convenience
- Bake biscuits close together for soft sides
- Add honey for a slight sweetness