Taste of the South

Biscuits

FEW FOODS ARE AS ICONIC in the South as scratch-made, buttery, fluffy biscuits. No matter the various styles or methods that are used to make them, recipes for this iconic quick bread have been passed down through families for generations. Whether served with gravy for a hearty breakfast, a dollop of jam for a tasty snack, or alongside supper, classic biscuits have a special place on every Southern table. Whip up a batch of these tried-and-true bakes, and try these fun new dishes using the beloved bread, too.

Easy Buttermilk Biscuits

MAKES 9

We made these biscuits into squares so you won’t have to cut out circles and reroll scraps, making these a breeze to bake.

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