Indulge in the delightful world of Baking Powder Biscuits, a culinary journey that promises flaky layers, golden-brown exteriors, and a heartwarming aroma that fills your kitchen. These irresistible biscuits are a staple in Southern cuisine, often served alongside hearty stews, creamy soups, and savory breakfast dishes. With their versatility, they can be enjoyed as a simple snack or transformed into creative culinary creations. Discover the secrets behind these beloved biscuits through a collection of carefully curated recipes, each offering unique variations and flavors to tantalize your taste buds. From classic recipes that evoke nostalgia to innovative twists that add a touch of modernity, this comprehensive guide will equip you with the skills and knowledge to craft perfect Baking Powder Biscuits every time.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
BAKING POWDER BISCUITS FOR TWO
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- Preheat the oven to 400 F and grease a baking sheet .
- Mix the flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium-size bowl.
- Work in the butter and shortening with a fork.
- Slowly mix in the milk until a soft dough is formed. Mix the dough by hand with a large wooden or plastic spoon. The dough is too stiff for most electric mixers and it's likely that you'll burn out the motor. Also, your biscuits should not be mixed until the dough is perfectly smooth. A few lumps are actually a good thing in this type of dough, so don't stress about getting it perfect.
- Turn the dough out onto a floured board.
- Pat the dough down until it is about 1/2 inch thick.
- Cut the dough into four to five equal-sized biscuits and place them on the greased pan.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until lightly golden.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 315 kcal, Carbohydrate 52 g, Cholesterol 14 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 1191 mg, Sugar 3 g, Fat 8 g, ServingSize 4 to 5 biscuits (2 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g
BAKING POWDER BISCUITS II
Tender biscuits with less fat than most.
Provided by ARVILLALAR
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Biscuits
Time 40m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.
- In a large bowl, mix together flour, baking powder and salt. Use a fork to blend in the oil. Add buttermilk and stir until the dough comes together.
- Roll dough out on a lightly floured surface. Cut dough into biscuits.
- Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 135.7 calories, Carbohydrate 16.8 g, Cholesterol 0.5 mg, Fat 6.4 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 292.4 mg, Sugar 0.7 g
BAKING POWDER BISCUITS
When I was growing up, mother made these wonderful baking powder biscuits often. Some time ago, I consulted her box of old recipes and was delighted to find this childhood favorite. Now these warm and tender biscuits are a special treat for my family, too. -Catherine Yoder, Bertha, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 25m
Yield 10 biscuits.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Beat egg and milk; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. , Turn onto a lightly floured surface; roll to 1/2-in. thickness. Cut with a 2-1/2-in. floured biscuit cutter. Place 1 in. apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 450° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 206 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 253mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
BAKING POWDER BISCUITS
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450.
- Grease on 8-inch square baking pan or small baking sheet.
- Put the flour, baking powder and salt into a large mixing bowl. Add the vegetable shortening and toss it to coat with the flour. Break the chunk into 5 or 6 smaller chunks and start rubbing the flour and shortening together with your fingers and letting the mixture fall back into the bowl. This does not take long; when the mixture looks like irregular lumps you have mixed enough.
- Add the milk all at once and stir to moisten all the flour and shortening. Dust a surface with flour, turn the dough onto the surface and knead the dough ten times.
- Pat the dough into a circle about 1/2 to 3/4 of an inch thick. Cut the biscuits with a two-inch cookie cutter and place on the prepared pan with a little space between the biscuits.
- Bake 15-18 minutes or until the tops are lightly browned.
- Serve hot with butter and honey.
BAKING POWDER BISCUITS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 50m
Yield 8 biscuits
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 450 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with two layers of parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt until evenly combined. Rub 2 tablespoons of the butter into the flour with your fingertips, until it is completely absorbed. Work the remaining butter into the flour until it is in even pieces about the size of a pea. Gently stir the milk into the flour mixture with a fork to make a loose dough.
- Turn the dough out onto a well-floured work surface. Pat the dough by hand into a 1/2-inch-thick rectangle. Fold the dough in thirds like a business letter. (For a flakier biscuit repeat this folding a second time.) Pat the dough into a 5 by 8-inch rectangle about 3/4-inch thick. Use a 2- to 3-inch round cutter to make 6 biscuits, and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Press together the scraps of dough, cut 2 more biscuits, and place them on the baking sheet.
- Make a glaze by mixing the cream and melted butter together in a small bowl. Lightly brush the tops of the biscuits with the glaze. Bake until lightly browned, about 15 minutes. Cool on a rack for 5 minutes before serving.
MOM'S BAKING POWDER BISCUITS
This is the recipe my mom always made. I like to use the butter flavored shortening, but you can use regular. Amount of biscuits you get depends on how big around you make them and the thickness. My daughter likes me to make smaller ones.
Provided by Jodeen Brown
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Biscuits
Time 30m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
- In a bowl mix the flour, baking powder and salt. Add the shortening and mix until in little pieces. Add milk a little at a time and mix until it forms a ball.
- Roll out on floured board to 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch thick. Cut out in desired size and dip in melted shortening. Place biscuits on an ungreased baking sheet.
- Bake at 450 degrees F (230 degrees C) for 12 to 15 minutes.
- Variation: For shortcakes add 2 tablespoons for sugar to the dough and roll dough out to 1/2 inch thick.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 65.6 calories, Carbohydrate 8.4 g, Cholesterol 0.6 mg, Fat 2.9 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 126.8 mg, Sugar 0.4 g
BISCUITS FOR 2
I created this recipe in a larger quantity to enter in the Kentucky State Fair. It won first place! Since biscuits are best fresh out of the oven, I sized my recipe down to yield four-perfect for two. I make them whenever biscuits fit into the menu. -Bessie Hulett, Shively, Kentucky
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 25m
Yield 4 biscuits.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450°. In a small bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt; cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add milk, tossing with a fork until a ball forms. , Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead 5-6 times. Roll or pat to 1/2-in. thickness; cut with a 2-1/2-in. biscuit cutter. Place on a greased baking sheet. Brush tops with 1 tablespoon butter. Bake until golden brown, 9-11 minutes. Brush with remaining butter. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts :
BAKING POWDER BISCUITS
Dad's fav. with gravy and sausage.
Provided by Cathy Roland
Categories Biscuits
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- 1. Sift flour with baking powder and salt. Cut shortening into flour.
- 2. Add milk all at once and stir until dough stiffens. Dough should be soft.
- 3. Turn out onto a floured board and knead then roll out to 3/4 in. thick and cut into buscuits. Brush tops with butter and Bake at 450 degrees for 10-15 minutes.
BAKING POWDER BISCUITS
Master the technique, and this recipe will reward you with rich, flaky, tender biscuits. The trick, as with all biscuits, is to use a gentle touch and not overwork the dough; mix just until the ingredients come together. Once they're baked, serve them warm and let their aroma invite everyone to the table.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Breakfast & Brunch Recipes Bread Recipes
Yield Makes 8 biscuits
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Whisk flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt in a bowl. Using a pastry blender or 2 knives, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add cream; stir until dough just comes together (it will be sticky).
- Transfer to a lightly floured work surface, and with floured fingers, pat dough to a 1-inch thickness. Cut out rounds with a 2 1/2-inch cutter, cutting as close together as possible.
- Space about 2 inches apart on a baking sheet lined with parchment. Bake until lightly browned, about 20 minutes. Transfer sheet to a wire rack; let biscuits cool 5 minutes before serving.
- Place biscuits on an unlined baking sheet about 1 1/2 inches apart. Generously brush tops of biscuits with cream. Bake, rotating sheet halfway through, until biscuits are golden and flecked with brown spots, 20 to 25 minutes. Transfer biscuits to a wire rack to cool.
Tips:
- Use cold butter. Cold butter will create flaky layers in your biscuits. If you use melted butter, your biscuits will be tough and dense.
- Work the dough quickly. Overworking the dough will make your biscuits tough. Once the dough comes together, stop kneading it.
- Roll the dough to a uniform thickness. This will help your biscuits cook evenly.
- Cut the biscuits straight down. Do not twist the cutter, as this will seal the edges of the biscuits and prevent them from rising properly.
- Bake the biscuits in a hot oven. This will help them rise quickly and evenly.
- Serve the biscuits warm. Biscuits are best when served warm out of the oven. You can reheat them in a warm oven or microwave if necessary.
Conclusion:
Baking powder biscuits are a quick and easy bread that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They are perfect for sopping up gravy, spreading with butter and jam, or simply eating on their own. With a few simple tips, you can make perfect baking powder biscuits every time.
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