Buttermilk Biscuits with Self Rising Flour – Quick, Easy & Fluffy

There’s something comforting about waking up to the smell of warm, fluffy biscuits baking in the oven—especially when you’ve found a recipe that’s as simple as it is delicious.

This recipe for buttermilk biscuits with self rising flour is a gem I spotted recently, and let me tell you, it might just become my go-to. No fuss, no special tools—just three basic ingredients, a hot oven, and a trusty cast iron skillet. The biscuits bake up golden on the outside, pillowy on the inside, and they’ve got that perfect homemade texture we all love.

What’s even better? If you don’t have buttermilk on hand, you can make your own by adding a little vinegar to milk. That’s what I did, and the result was fantastic.

🥞 Ingredients

• 2 cups self-rising flour (like White Lily or similar)
• 1 heaping spoonful of shortening (about 2–3 tablespoons)
• 1 cup buttermilk (or 1 cup milk + 1 tablespoon vinegar)

🍳 Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven

Set your oven to a blazing-hot 500°F. Yes, you read that right—this helps create that beautiful rise and golden top.

2. Mix the Dough

In a large bowl, combine self-rising flour and shortening. Use your hands or a fork to cut the shortening into the flour until it looks crumbly. Add the buttermilk and gently stir just until the dough comes together.

3. Form Biscuits

Dust your hands with a little flour, and pinch off dough to form biscuits by hand. No need to roll or cut—keep it rustic!

4. Bake

Place the biscuits in a greased cast iron skillet or baking pan. Pop into the oven and bake for 12–15 minutes, until golden brown.

☕️ Serving Suggestions

These biscuits are versatile and made for a hearty Southern breakfast. Try them with:

• Homemade sausage gravy
• A drizzle of honey or dollop of jam
• Fried eggs and country ham
• Butter and molasses (an Appalachian classic!)

💡 Tips for Biscuit Success

• Don’t overmix. The dough should be soft, even a little sticky.
• Use cold shortening. This helps create flaky layers.
• Make your own buttermilk. Just mix 1 tablespoon white vinegar into 1 cup milk and let sit for 5–10 minutes.
• Let biscuits touch. This helps them rise higher and bake up tender.

Have a favorite way to serve your biscuits? Share it in the comments—I love hearing how y’all tweak these timeless recipes!

Buttermilk Biscuits with Self Rising Flour

These quick and fluffy 3-ingredient biscuits use self-rising flour and shortening for a simple Southern breakfast classic.

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Ingredients

  

• - 2 cups self-rising flour
• - 1 heaping spoonful shortening about 2–3 tbsp
• - 1 cup buttermilk or milk with vinegar

Instructions

 

• Preheat oven to 500°F.
• Mix flour and shortening until crumbly.
• Stir in buttermilk until dough forms.
• Form biscuits by hand and place in greased skillet.
• Bake for 12–15 minutes until golden.

Notes

- Make your own buttermilk if needed.
- Great served with jam, gravy, or butter.