Loretta Lynn’s 4-Ingredient Buttermilk Biscuits Are a Southern Classic

Written by Country Music News in Loretta Lynn

Loretta Lynn didn’t pad her songs with fluff, and she sure didn’t waste time in the kitchen either. The Queen of Country gave us hits like “Coal Miner’s Daughter” and biscuits that taste like Kentucky heaven—straightforward and full of soul. Unlike those recipe sites that ramble on about Grandma’s quilt collection, little Timmy’s first tooth, or that time they “discovered” flour on a whimsical farmers’ market adventure, we’re keeping it simple. No family sagas here—just Loretta’s buttermilk biscuit recipe, no scroll marathon required.

To make it even better, we’ve got Loretta herself singing you through it. Start this video of her classic performance below, and let her voice keep you company while you mix, roll, and bake. Crank it up—it’s the perfect cooking soundtrack from a country legend.

We’re sharing Loretta’s exact recipe right here so you can bake up a batch yourself. Perfect for a hearty breakfast or a supper side, they’re a little piece of country comfort straight from the Queen herself. Here’s how to make ‘em, step-by-step:

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups self-rising flour
  • 6 tablespoons shortening, cold
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk, cold
  • 4 tablespoons butter, plus extra for topping

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
  2. Add the flour to a large mixing bowl, then work in the shortening with a fork until the crumbs are coarse and about the size of peas.
  3. Add just enough buttermilk to make a nice stiff dough, stirring with a fork to combine. If it gets too sticky, add just a little more flour, but do not overwork the dough. Touch it as little as possible.
  4. Lightly flour a clean work surface and roll out the dough to 1/3- to 1/2-inch thick.
  5. Use a floured round cutter to cut biscuits.
  6. Place on ungreased baking sheet.
  7. Bake until golden brown.
  8. Remove from oven; top each biscuit with a pat of butter.

These biscuits come out light and flaky, with a buttery finish that’d make Loretta proud. Crank up some of her classic tunes, get baking, and savor a taste of country music history. It’s the real deal—straight from the heart of a legend.

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