Dessert for 12
Buttermilk Biscuits
These tender buttermilk biscuits mix quickly with butter and vanilla, then bake until lightly browned.
Typical price
$0.61for 4 servings
$0.15 per serving$0.61 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.

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- 30 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 12servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 2.5 oz | $1.00Typical price |
| Buttermilk$0.05/oz typical | 6.75 oz | $0.33Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $1.84 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
FlourBaking powder and sodaSugar and brown sugarCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoa
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2 cups self-raising flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tbsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 5 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 1 tbsp buttermilk (optional)
Steps
- Heat the oven to 425 F and grease a 9-by-13-inch baking pan with cooking oil.
- Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and salt in a large bowl.
- Cut in the butter until the mixture has small, coarse crumbs.
- Stir in the vanilla and buttermilk just until a soft dough forms.
- Drop 12 portions into the pan and brush them with the optional tablespoon of buttermilk.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until the tops are lightly browned.
Swaps
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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