Indulge in the delectable aroma of freshly baked biscuits, a classic treat that evokes memories of warmth and comfort. These golden-brown gems, often associated with Southern cuisine, are characterized by their tender, flaky interiors and crisp exteriors. Savor the buttermilk biscuits, known for their tangy flavor and soft texture, perfect for pairing with your favorite jams or savory spreads. Explore the cheesy goodness of cheddar biscuits, where sharp cheddar cheese adds a delightful burst of flavor to each bite. For those seeking a sweeter indulgence, the cinnamon sugar biscuits offer a delightful combination of sweetness and spice. And if you prefer a gluten-free option, the almond flour biscuits provide a delectable alternative, ensuring everyone can enjoy the joy of homemade biscuits.
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GRANDMA WILLIAMS' BISCUITS
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Grease three 9-inch pie tins with 2 teaspoons lard.
- Put the biscuit mix in a bowl and make a well in the middle of the flour. Put the lard in the well and add the buttermilk. Gently mix the buttermilk and lard into the flour with your hands until a soft dough forms. If the dough is dry, add a little more buttermilk; if it's too wet, add a little more flour. Coat your hands well with flour and gently form the dough into balls a little larger than a golf ball. Place the dough balls in the pie tins, 7 per tin. Gently press each ball down to flatten.
- Bake until lightly browned on top and the biscuits release from the tins when you give them a shake, 30 to 35 minutes. Remove from the oven and rub the tops of the biscuits with the butter or margarine. Serve hot!
GRANDMA GERALDINE'S FAMOUS BISCUITS
Eddie Jackson can pinpoint the moment he began falling in love with food: the first time he rolled out homemade biscuit dough with his grandmother Geraldine. She was the head chef at the high school in his hometown, Americus, GA, for more than 45 years, and as a kid Eddie spent mornings in the cafeteria, helping her prep. "Seeing how excited the kids would get as they came through the breakfast line to get my grandmother's biscuits stuck with me," Eddie says. The women in his family have passed down the recipe for generations. This recipe works for drop biscuits or cutouts. "My grandmother would do both," Eddie says.
Provided by Eddie Jackson
Categories side-dish
Time 35m
Yield About 12 biscuits
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450˚ F. Sift 2 cups flour, the salt, sugar and baking powder into a large bowl. Mix in the lard with a fork or your fingers until well blended.
- Gradually add the buttermilk until the dough is wet and sticky (but not too wet), then add the remaining 3 tablespoons flour until the dough comes together and is kneadable. Either pinch off 2-inch biscuits or pat out the dough until ½ inch thick on a lightly floured surface and cut out biscuits with a floured 2-inch round cutter; arrange on a baking sheet. Brush the tops of the biscuits with buttermilk.
- Bake the biscuits until golden brown on top, 15 to 17 minutes.
BIG BATCH OF GRANDMA'S BISCUITS WITH MOLASSES BUTTER
Provided by Katie Lee Biegel
Categories side-dish
Time 35m
Yield 12 to 15 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- For the biscuits: Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Grease a baking sheet.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and the chilled, cubed butter. Using a pastry blender, cut the butter into the flour until it resembles a coarse meal. Alternatively, combine the flour and chilled butter in a food processor and pulse to combine until it resembles coarse meal, then transfer to a large mixing bowl.
- Stir in the baking powder, salt, sugar and baking soda. Form a well in the center of the flour and pour in the buttermilk. Mix with a fork until all of the ingredients are incorporated and the dough begins to shape into a ball. (The dough will be slightly dry.)
- Dust a clean work surface with flour, coat your palms, and rub some on a rolling pin. Turn out the dough onto the work surface. Knead the dough for 1 to 2 minutes, folding it over onto itself each time. Pat the dough into a rectangle and then roll the dough to about 1/2-inch thick. Dip a 3-inch biscuit cutter or the rim of a 3-inch-wide glass in flour, and then cut out the biscuits. Alternatively, use a knife to cut the biscuits into 3-inch squares. Reshape the leftover dough into a ball, roll it out again, and cut out more biscuits. Repeat this process until the dough is gone.
- Place the biscuits on the baking sheet and bake until the tops are golden brown, 12 to 14 minutes. While the biscuits are still hot, brush the biscuits with the 2 tablespoons softened butter.
- For the butter: Stir or mash the butter and molasses or honey together to combine, leaving a few streaks of molasses visible.
- Serve the flavored butter with the warm biscuits.
GRANDMA'S BAKING POWDER BISCUITS
This is my grandmother's biscuit recipe. It is my all-time favorite and has a really good flavor to it. Be sure not to roll out too thin, you want high biscuits! I usually just pat out the dough to the desired thickness, usually 1/2 inch.
Provided by IMACOOKY1
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Biscuits
Time 25m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
- Sift flour, sugar, baking powder, cream of tartar, and salt into a bowl. Use a pastry cutter to chop vegetable shortening into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs. Whisk egg and milk together in a separate bowl and slowly add milk mixture to flour mixture, stirring as you pour, until dough is moistened and well-mixed. Drop dough by spoonfuls onto an ungreased baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven until biscuits have risen and are golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 173.3 calories, Carbohydrate 19.1 g, Cholesterol 16.6 mg, Fat 9.4 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 271.3 mg, Sugar 2.8 g
Tips:
- Use cold butter: Cold butter creates flaky layers in the biscuits. If the butter is too warm, it will melt and the biscuits will be dense.
- Work the dough quickly: Overworking the dough will make the biscuits tough. Work the dough just until it comes together.
- Chill the dough before baking: Chilling the dough helps the biscuits to rise and creates a more even bake.
- Bake the biscuits in a hot oven: A hot oven will help the biscuits to rise and create a golden brown crust.
- Don't overbake the biscuits: Overbaking the biscuits will make them dry and crumbly. Bake the biscuits just until they are golden brown.
Conclusion:
Grandma Williams' biscuits are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. They are perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. With a few simple tips, you can make these biscuits just like Grandma used to make them. So next time you're in the mood for some delicious biscuits, give Grandma Williams' recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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