Easy Southern Buttermilk Biscuits Recipe. Soft, fluffy, buttery, golden southern buttermilk biscuits! It’s enough to bring a man to his knees. Or so I use to hear growing up. I snagged my husband with the help of chocolate chip cookies so I can’t really vouch for biscuits.

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Although these southern buttermilk biscuits are heavenly and my husband did ask if I’d make them everyday to which I lovingly  replied “AINT NOBODY GOT TIME FA DAT!”The truth is, I could totally make these  every day because not only are they insanely easy, but they are soooooo daggum GOOD!!!! These are the kind of biscuits where you sink your teeth into that first bite and you just have to look at the biscuit while knodding yes. It takes you there honey!!

To that comforting place that only a fluffy, scratch- made southern buttermilk biscuit can! Now if you normally suck at making biscuits (quickly raises hand) don’t let the process defeat you, even if your first or tenth batch doesn’t turn out right. KEEP TRYING!  You WILL get it!! There is a such thing as biscuit gods and they will shine upon you. Although you may just get them right on your first try with this recipe. It’s that easy! Biscuit making is an art form that relies mainly on the look and feel of the dough.

Many biscuit recipes work just fine but you aren’t gonna get fabulous buttermilk biscuits until you learn a few tips. This is a southern girl speaking to you from experience honey because even after seeing and helping my grandmother make homemade biscuits almost every week as a child, I still could not get it right. My grandmother forgot to tell me a few valuable tips, so incase your grandmother or mother or whomever, forgot to tell you as well, Imma tell you right now. Are you leeesaning Leeenda?

How to get the BEST Southern Buttermilk Biscuits Everrrr! (or at least this is what changed my biscuit making game)1.) Keep everything COLD!!! COLD is the word of the day, m’kay! Biscuit ingredients love to be cold.

When the ingredients start to warm up before they hit the oven, they start reacting with each other and you don’t want that to happen just yet. You want all the magic to take place in the oven aka the loooove zone! So freeze the butter and keep all the other ingredients in the fridge beforehand.

If things start to warm up while you are making them then stick it in the fridge for a bit. Now I know why  my grandmother use to work so fast, yet gently while making biscuits. She knew she had to get these bad boys in the oven while that dough was still cold.

Use a gentle touch. Biscuit dough is so seeeensitiiiive! They like to be handled, touched and patted (never rolled) very gently. Awww, how precious! If you are rough with the dough or handle it for too long you’re gonna cause the dough to release gluten which will makes biscuits tough, dry and ugly. So stir gently, knead gently, matter of fact, sing a little love song to your biscuits. They like that. 3.) No twisting that cutter!

Whenever you go to cut the biscuits out, do not twist that cutter! I mean it! It’s hard not to do, but don’t. This seals the biscuits and keeps them from rising and cooking properly. Just go straight down into the dough and bring the cutter back up. NO TWISTING or doing any other weird stuff!

Got it? I’m watching you. Use self- rising, soft winter wheat flour. Ok now I know a few folks are gonna say “booooooo” to self- rising flour. My grandmother never used it but I’ve found out that it’s the best deal for folks who aren’t very good with biscuits. For some reason it seems to allow room for error. As much as I love adding in the salt, baking powder and baking soda to regular flour(not really) self- rising flour is the way to go for ME.

Also use an all- purpose (not cake flour) white winter wheat flour like White Lilly. This brand makes the FLUFFIEST biscuits ever. I’m not even kidding you right now! Seriously. White Lily. Order it if you need to. Ok go forth and create big beautiful buttery batches of buttermilk biscuits…Betty!! I just had to throw another B word in there. Serves: makes 8- 1.

White Lilly all- purpose self- rising flour (or any other soft winter wheat self rising flour)½ teaspoon salt. Preheat oven to 4. F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Set aside. In a large bowl add flour, salt and brown sugar. Whisk until well combined. Grate the cold butter into the flour mixture.

Add the shortening. Use a fork, whisk or pastry cutter to cut the butter and shortening into the flour mixture until it resembles large crumbs. Make a well in the center of the bowl. Mix together the buttermilk and heavy cream.

Add to the center of well. Slowly and very gently begin adding the flour mixture into the well.

Stir gently until the flour mixture is moistened (do not over stir)Generously flour your work surface with flour. Place dough onto floured surface. Sprinkle the top of dough with flour and flour your hands as well. Very gently, knead the dough by folding it in layers a few times while adding more flour, just enough so that the dough is not sticking to your hands or your work surface. Gently pat the dough out into a small rectangle about 1 inch thick. Flour your biscuit cutter and cut out circles. Place biscuits on prepared cookie sheet with sides barely touching.

Make a small dent in the center of each biscuit with your finger (this helps tall biscuits rise without falling over)Bake for 1. Brush generously with melted butter as soon as they come out of the oven.

THINGS TO DO ON OAHU - THE BUCKET LISTThe Ultimate Oahu bucket list has the best things to do on Oahu with your friends and family! What to do on Oahu? No idea where to start? I have created the ultimate Oahu bucket list for some inspiration about the best things to do on Oahu, Hawaii. I have done almost all of the activities and been to most locations on the list. You can click on underlined bucket list items for a more detailed blog post with directions, tips and photos.

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These are the most popular hotels on Oahu by category: Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort (High- end): In the heart of Waikiki, this high- end resort is right on the beach. Luxury rooms overlooking the beach, a private lagoon and a free fireworks and dance performance show. Hilton is easily the most recognizable hotel on the Island. Click here to check availability. Sheraton Waikiki (High- end): A luxury resort with the most amazing infinity pool on the island, which overlooks the beach.

The bar and nightclub at the Sheraton is a great place to relax after a long day of island adventures. Click here to check availability. Ramada Plaza Waikiki(Mid- Range): The perfect way to enjoy Oahu in a beautiful hotel without blowing the bank. This hotel has a rooftop pool and a restaurant but will only set you back around $1. Click hereto check availability. Waikiki Beachside Hostel(Budget): A budget alternative, which is still in an amazing location.

Walking distance to Waikiki beach and a central location to base yourself for a week of adventures. Click here to check availability. I wrote two guides almost as awesome as this bucket list you are about to read to help you find the perfect accommodation for your stay on Oahu. You can check either of them out by clicking on the links below: Click to read – Waikiki Accommodation: Ultimate Hotel Guide.

Click to read – The Best Hotels on the North Shore of Oahu. THE BUCKET LIST: 8. BEST THINGS TO DO ON OAHUThe Chinamans Hat is a small island near Kualoa Ranch. It is accessible by kayak or a short swim. Once you arrive at the island a mini hike to the top will give you amazing views of the shore and the Kualoa Mountains. We even spotted a seal sunbaking on the rocks!

Full blog post: Kayak adventure to Chinaman’s Hat. See a double rainbow. Some of the best spots to find a rainbow on Oahu are Tantalus Lookout or on the west side of Oahu. Happy hunting. Flickr: Peeter Tomson.

From Lanikai or Kailua Beach a kayak to the mokes  will take about thirty minutes. A beautiful canoe or kayak paddle to the Mokulua is a great escape for the day to an isolated island. However, there are quite a few tourists who make the journey later in the day.

Around the back side of the island there are quite a few good cliff jumping spots and also the Queen’s bath. Full blog post: Outrigger Canoe Adventure to Na Mokulua.

Looking out over Kahana Bay, the Crouching Lion Hike offers amazing views, steep drop- offs, and beautiful lush surroundings. It’s located on the Northeast side of Oahu and is usually much less populated than many of the other hikes on Oahu despite how beautiful it is.

There is a local company called Mahina Hawaii that will take you on guided adventures around the island like Crouching Lion Hike. They use their local knowledge and experience of the area to keep you safe and have the best overall experience. Full blog post: Click here to find out how to find the Crouching Lion. The Stairway to heaven was one of my favorite things to do on Oahu. While it is illegal, the stairway is still frequented by a small number of people on most mornings. Hainan Chicken here. At the summit, there is an old satellite atop a small bunker. As the sun rises 2. Full blog post: The Stairway to Heaven Hike. Another Oahu sunrise worth waking up for is at Lanikai Pillbox Hike. One of the most popular hikes on Oahu, Koko Head Stairs  is a relatively short hike but don’t be fooled.

The unforgiving incline will have you gasping for breath by the time you reach the top. My personal best was 1. I have seen people fly up much quicker. If you take a leisurely walk up you can expect to finish between 3. Full blog post: 1.

Steps up the Koko Head Stairs. The North shore of Oahu is famous for surf, beaches and it’s chill vibes. But you can’t visit the North shore without trying some famous Garlic Shrimp. There are plenty of food trucks lining the coast all claiming to be the best and the original. I tried quite a few of them during my time on Oahu and of the more well- known trucks, I enjoyed Romy’s.

While you are up there check out one of the best beaches on the North Shore. Flickr: sling@flickr. Get a picture holding up Koko Crater Arch during sunrise. Koko Crater Arch is an unbelievable rock formation on the edge of the crater. You can walk underneath or on top of the crater while looking out over the east coast of Oahu.

Sunrise is the best time to visit the arch to get some nice color in the sky for a perfect backdrop. Flickr: Marvin Chandra.

The Pali Notches are one of the most dangerous hikes on Oahu due to the strong winds that often frequent the trail, which has an unforgiving drop on both sides. You also need to complete a few basic rock climbs to complete the trail. At the end of the trail is the ‘chimney’ a vertical rock face you can climb with the assistance of a rope. This is an iconic photo spot on Oahu.

Full blog post: The Dangerous Pali Notches. Combine all the best parts of Oahu in one awesome fitness session on the Ocean while watching a sunset come down one side of Ala Moana, while palm trees line the other side of the bay. Full blog post: Sunset Paddle Board Yoga Session. The most popular hike on Oahu and probably the most popular thing to do on Oahu aside from Waikiki Beach. It takes about 3. Waikiki and the ocean.

Full blog post: The first thing you have to do in Honolulu. Tackle the Kuliouou ridge trail. Kuliouou Ridge Trail isn’t what you would expect on Oahu. A forest setting you would expect in the Pacific Northwest of the Mainland is a great spot to have an afternoon hike. My favorite waterfall hike on Oahu, Ka’au Crater Hike leads you up three waterfalls before you navigate a fine ridge on the edge of the crater to reach expansive views in all directions. Full blog post: Ka’au Crater Hike. After Diamond Head Hike, Manoa Falls is the second most popular hike on Oahu.

Only minutes from the busy streets of Waikiki, this jungle trail leads you to a large waterfall. Jurassic Park and Lost filmed scenes in this lush green area. Full blog post:  Manoa Falls Jungle Trail. Despite what its name might suggest, the Dead Man’s Catwalk provided more amazing views than perils. The catwalk referred to the cement slab that some claim was a possible war- era installation or was previously used as a launch strip for hang gliders. The words “The Dead Man’s Catwalk” were constantly being spray painted on the 6- yard strip that led out to a steep drop- off down the face of cliffs.

Full blog post: Dead Man’s Catwalk is Dead“Standing at the summit of Wiliwili Nui Ridge I can make out Waikiki, a city of white buildings seemingly a world away from the ridges we are roaming. I spin around to see the turquoise water of the east coast and the panoramic views make me feel like I am at the center of this beautiful island.”Full blog post: Wiliwilinui Ridge Trail. Visit the Mermaid caves. Find a local or ask a friend if they will show you the caves. What used to be a secret spot has now become a bit of a hotspot for tourists and locals alike.

Water flows from the ocean into underground caves, which create a magical atmosphere. If mermaids had homes they would likely look like these beautiful caves. Flickr: Becca Hall. Lanikai is by far one of the prettiest areas on Oahu, laden with spectacular homes, crystal clear water and the famous Mokoluas also known as “mokes” (Mountains) out in the ocean.