Touch of Grace Biscuits
Discover the magic of southern baking with these irresistible Touch of Grace Biscuits—pillowy soft, delicately sweet, and impossibly moist. Perfectly crafted with self-rising flour, rich buttermilk, and a touch of heavy cream, these biscuits boast a tender, cloud-like texture that's hard to resist. The dough is intentionally wet and sticky, creating light, airy layers that rise beautifully when baked. Shaped with care and baked until golden, they’re finished with a luxurious brush of melted butter for a buttery shine and rich flavor. Ready in just 30 minutes, these homemade biscuits are a delightful addition to breakfast, brunch, or dinner. Serve them warm with butter, honey, or your favorite jam for a true taste of comfort.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups self-rising flour
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup shortening
- 0.75 cup buttermilk
- 0.25 cup heavy cream
- 0.25 cup all-purpose flour (for shaping)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted, for brushing)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) and grease an 8-inch round cake pan or cast-iron skillet.
In a large mixing bowl, sift the self-rising flour and sugar together to combine.
Using your fingers or a pastry cutter, cut the shortening into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and pour in the buttermilk and heavy cream. Gently fold the mixture together with a rubber spatula until just combined. The dough will be very wet and sticky—this is perfectly normal!
Generously dust a clean work surface with all-purpose flour. Scoop out large spoonfuls of the dough onto the floured surface. Sprinkle a bit of flour on top of the dough to make it easier to handle.
Carefully shape the dough into 8 golf-ball-sized biscuits with floured hands, transferring them to the prepared pan as you go. The biscuits should touch slightly in the pan to help them rise evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and the biscuits are cooked through.
Remove the biscuits from the oven and immediately brush the tops with the melted butter for an extra layer of flavor and richness.
Serve warm with your favorite toppings like butter, jelly, or honey, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2021 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 100.7 g | 129% | |
| Saturated Fat | 42.8 g | 214% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 13.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 143 mg | 48% | |
| Sodium | 2216 mg | 96% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 236.0 g | 86% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.6 g | 27% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.3 g | ||
| Protein | 34.3 g | 69% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.8 mcg | 14% | |
| Calcium | 597 mg | 46% | |
| Iron | 11.5 mg | 64% | |
| Potassium | 554 mg | 12% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
