⅔ to ¾cupbuttermilk, might need a little more or a little less
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 475F with an iron skillet in it if you plan to use a skillet for baking.
While the oven is preheating add flour to a mixing bowl.
Using the big holed side of a grater, grate the butter into the flour and stir to make sure the butter isn't in just one spot.
Pour in ⅔ of the buttermilk and stir lightly with a fork - just until the dough leaves the sides of the bowl. You may need a little more buttermilk.
Carefully, using a hot pad, remove the iron skillet from the oven to a heat proof surface.
Brush the skillet with bacon grease.
If you're using a skillet drop the biscuits by ¼ cup measure into the skillet, leaving a little room between each.
If you're not using a skillet drop the biscuits onto a greased, heavy baking sheet.
Bake for 8 to 12 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
Serve hot.
Notes
Storage:Since this easy drop biscuit recipe doesn't use any preservatives like grocery store biscuits do, they'll dry out quickly if kept at room temperature.We like to transform leftover biscuits into homemade bread crumbs the second day.If you want to save the leftovers, I recommend freezing them, tightly sealed in plastic wrap. Then, toss them in a freezer bag or airtight container for extra protection.You can keep 'em frozen for up to three months, and they'll thaw quickly at room temperature.Tips:
Self-rising flour and all-purpose flour are not the same. Be sure to use self-rising.
Cold butter and a hot oven are keys to flaky, tender biscuits. So, let the oven preheat all the way before you even gather up the ingredients.
Use traditional, good-quality butter for the best biscuits. Low-fat butter, Crisco, and margarine are big no-no's.
Freeze the stick of butter for a few minutes so it's easier to grate.
Using a fork is the best way to combine the ingredients together. The dough is a little too sticky to use a wooden spoon or spatula.
Don't overmix the dough or the biscuits will be tough. It doesn't have to be smooth since you're scooping the dough instead of cutting.
If you don't have any bacon grease, use a little melted butter instead.
A large ice cream scoop will work in place of a measuring cup if you just realized yours is in the dishwasher—ugh!