Buttermilk Biscuits

I've tried plenty of biscuit recipes, but this one is my favorite to date.  So tender, tasty, and perfect with a drizzle of honey or a spoonful of jam.  These were enjoyed for breakfast, but would make a delicious addition to any dinner.

Buttermilk Biscuits
yields 5-6 biscuits

2 cups self rising flour*
1/3 cup shortening
2/3 cup buttermilk
melted butter

Heat oven to 450 degrees.  Sift flour into large bowl and then cut shortening into flour with a pastry cutter or a fork.  Add buttermilk and stir with a fork until it forms a shaggy ball.  Use hand to gather dough and knead 2 to three times until flour is incorporated.  Roll out and cut biscuits and place on a parchment lined pan.  Bake for 8-10 minutes or until light golden brown.  Remove from oven and brush with melted butter.

*I made my own self rising flour.  Here is the recipe.
1 cup cake flour
1 cup all purpose flour
1 t salt
3 t baking powder
Sift all into a large bowl and proceed with recipe above.

Pancakes

These are delicious tender pancakes that are really meant to be eaten in a stack with a big drizzle of honey or syrup and maybe a pat of butter. We also like them with powdered sugar and strawberries on top. They are quite yummy and easy to make. Try them!

Tender Buttermilk Pancakes

I make a half-batch for the kids and myself and we usually have a couple left over. The next day I pop one in the toaster and eat it with peanut butter and jelly on top...yum!

2 cups all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

3 tablespoons sugar

2 large eggs, lightly beaten

3 cups buttermilk

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus 1 tablespoon extra for brushing griddle

Preheat an electric griddle to 375°F, or place a griddle pan or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar in a medium bowl. Add the eggs, buttermilk, and 4 tablespoons melted butter, and whisk to combine. The batter should have small to medium lumps. Do not overmix.
Rub the pan or griddle with the extra butter. Spoon/pour about 1/4 cup batter in pools 2 inches apart. When the pancakes have bubbles on top and are slightly dry around the edges, about 2 1/2 minutes, flip them over. Cook until golden on bottom, about 1 minute.