7UP Biscuits

These biscuits are totally tasty and extremely easy to make. They are light and fluffy and come together ridiculously quickly. When you are in a hurry but can't live without putting some biscuits on the table, this is your recipe.

Makes about a dozen biscuits

Course Breakfast, Side

Cuisine American, Southern

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 12

Total Time 17

Servings

Calories 388kcal

Author Imma

Ingredients

3 cups 360g) all-purpose flour (if using self-rising flour or a baking mix, see notes)
1½ tablespoons (21g) baking powder
1½ teaspoons (6-7g) salt
½ cup (95g) shortening (lard or butter)
1 cup (237ml) 7UP or generic lemon-lime soda
¾ cup (180g) sour cream
⅓ cup (76g) unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425℉ (220℃).
Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Omit this step if using self-rising flour or baking mix already containing these ingredients.
Combine the flour mixture (or baking mix) with shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Mix the lemon-lime soda with the sour cream. Make a well in the biscuit mixture and pour in the sour cream mixture. Mix it until it holds together and becomes sticky, being careful not to overmix.
Turn your dough out onto a lightly floured work surface. Gently pat it out to about an inch thick. Cut out the biscuits with a biscuit cutter or a floured glass. Push straight down without twisting to ensure biscuits rise properly.
Pour most of the melted butter into a 9x13-inch baking dish, brushing to coat the baking dish evenly.
Place the biscuits in the baking dish and brush them with the remaining melted butter.
Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Oven temperatures can vary, so watch them to avoid overbaking.
Remove the biscuits from the oven and let rest until they have absorbed all the butter. Enjoy!

Notes

If replacing the self-rising flour or a baking mix with regular flour, simply add 1½ tablespoons baking powder and 1½ teaspoons salt.
Handle dough gently: Overworking the dough can result in tough biscuits. Mix just until the dough comes together, avoiding excessive kneading.
If your oven heats unevenly, rotate the baking dish halfway through the baking for even browning.
Please remember that the nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary significantly based on the products used in the recipe.

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