Buttermilk biscuits, a Southern classic, are a staple of breakfast and brunch tables across the country. These light, fluffy biscuits are made with simple ingredients like flour, butter, buttermilk, and baking powder. But don't let their simplicity fool you—these biscuits are packed with flavor and have a texture that is out of this world. This article provides two recipes for buttermilk biscuits: a classic recipe and a vegan recipe. The classic recipe uses traditional ingredients like butter and buttermilk, while the vegan recipe uses plant-based alternatives like vegan butter and almond milk. Both recipes are easy to follow and yield delicious, golden-brown biscuits that are perfect for any occasion.
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GRANDMA'S SOUTHERN BUTTERMILK BISCUITS
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 F.
- In a large bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda and sugar.
- Cut in butter-flavored shortening with a pastry cutter.
- Grate in butter, tossing occasionally.
- Stir in buttermilk until dough is wet and sticky.
- Generously flour a work surface.
- Turn dough out onto floured surface.
- Sprinkle a little flour on the dough and your hands and begin to gently knead and fold the dough.
- Add more flour as needed, but not too much, just enough so that the dough is manageable. Wet dough makes the best biscuits!
- Fold the dough over several times.(This will create layers.)
- Pat the dough out into a 1-inch thick rectangle.
- Dip the biscuit cutter into flour and cut out the biscuits. (do not twist the cutter)
- Place biscuits on pan, with the sides touching.
- Brush tops of biscuits with a very light coating of mayonnaise.
- Bake for 14 minutes or until tops are golden. (For a dark golden color, flip the oven to a low broil for the last 2 minutes. Be sure to keep your eyes on it at all times)
- Remove from oven and brush with butter.
- Serve warm.
OLD-FASHIONED BUTTERMILK BISCUITS
My family gobbles up these biscuits, which are low in fat, cholesterol and sugar. I almost always make these now instead of my old shortening-based recipe. -Wendy Masters, Grand Valley, Ontario
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 20m
Yield 8 biscuits.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar and salt. Combine the buttermilk, oil and sour cream; stir into flour mixture just until moistened. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead 8-10 times. , Pat or roll out to 1/2-in. thickness; cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. biscuit cutter. Place 2 in. apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 8-12 minutes or until lightly golden brown. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 142 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 276mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic exchanges
MY GRANNY'S OLD-FASHIONED BISCUITS
A simple, basic buttermilk biscuit with minimal ingredients. It's an old-fashioned recipe everyone should have handy. If you follow Elaine's directions, once baked the biscuit is perfectly flaky and fluffy with a little tang from the buttermilk. They're melt-in-your-mouth good.
Provided by Elaine Bovender
Categories Other Side Dishes
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Heavily grease a large cast-iron skillet or biscuit pan and set aside. (I prefer the cast iron skillet).
- 2. Put the flour into a large bowl and add lard/shortening.
- 3. Cut into flour using the usual pastry method.
- 4. Add buttermilk and mix with fork or hands.
- 5. Mix into a light dough.
- 6. Turn dough onto a floured board and knead a couple of times.
- 7. Pat dough to flatten to about 1/2 inch thick. Using a biscuit cutter, cut dough into biscuits.
- 8. Place cut biscuits in the prepared pan.
- 9. Pour melted shortening/butter over each biscuit.
- 10. Bake for about 13 to 15 minutes or until golden. Remove from pan and place into a covered container and allow to steam for about 5 minutes. You may also brush melted butter over top prior to steaming (if desired).
- 11. Serve hot with butter, apple butter, jellies, jams, honey, or anything else that you like.
- 12. Special Note: I didn't have a biscuit cutter, so what I did was open both ends of a 4-ounce sized mushroom can, washed and removed the label and it works perfectly.
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!
HAM AND CHEESE BUTTERMILK BISCUITS
They are wonderfully tender, flavorful buttermilk biscuits, and so deliciously easy to whip up! They are also incredibly versatile. You can use pretty much any type of cheese you'd like in these - since the cheese offers the main flavor, if you have a bunch of something else besides pepper Jack you'd like to use up, feel free to change it up however you'd like.
Provided by Rebekah Rose Hills
Time 30m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Combine flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda, and garlic powder in a bowl. Whisk to combine.
- Dice the cold butter up into chunks, and cut it into the dry mixture with your fingers, a fork, or a pastry cutter, until the mixture resembles coarse sand, and butter is well blended in. Stir in cheese and ham, gently stirring to evenly coat all the cheese and ham pieces with the flour mixture.
- Use a fork and stir in 1 cup buttermilk. If the mixture is still dry, add a little more liquid at a time until the dough just comes together (it should be a little bit sticky, but not "wet").
- Shape dough into a ball by hand, handling the dough gently. Then pat the dough out on a lightly floured surface to 1/2- to 3/4-inch thickness. Use a small biscuit cutter to cut 12 to 15 biscuits out, and arrange them on a baking sheet with sides just barely touching.
- Bake in the preheated oven until just golden brown around the edges/tops/bottoms and cooked through in the center, 12 to 15 minutes.
- Cool briefly on the baking sheet before moving to a platter or cooling rack. Best served warm!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 177.5 calories, Carbohydrate 17.6 g, Cholesterol 26.4 mg, Fat 9.2 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 581.6 mg, Sugar 1.1 g
OLD-FASHIONED BUTTERMILK BISCUITS
Southerners know their biscuits and we loved these. These homemade buttermilk biscuits are the easiest we've ever made. They are very light and fluffy, almost air-like. As they're baking, the smell is amazing. A big smear of butter and these are melt in your mouth good. Top with your favorite jam. Sausage gravy wouldn't be too...
Provided by Nathaniel Lutz
Categories Other Breakfast
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. Mix in dry ingredients.
- 2. Cut in shortening.
- 3. Add buttermilk a little at a time stirring as you go. Stir until it clings together.
- 4. Knead gently 25 to 30 times.
- 5. Roll out to a 1/2 inch.
- 6. Cut biscuits to desired size. (I sometimes make them very large using my Blue Metal Coffee Cup for camping as my cutter.)
- 7. Place on an ungreased sheet.
- 8. Bake for 15 minutes at 450 degrees until brown.
- 9. These are best used within a few days. Keep refrigerated. Makes nice breakfast sandwiches with fried bacon/sausage, eggs, and cheese!
GRANDMA'S BISCUITS
Homemade biscuits add a warm and comforting touch to any meal. My grandmother makes these tender biscuits to go with her seafood chowder. -Melissa Obernesser, Utica, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 25m
Yield 10 biscuits.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450°. In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add milk; stir just until moistened., Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead gently 8-10 times. Pat dough into a 10x4-in. rectangle. Cut rectangle lengthwise in half; cut crosswise to make 10 squares., Place 1 in. apart on an ungreased baking sheet; brush tops with egg. Bake until golden brown, 8-10 minutes. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 165 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 371mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
Tips for Making Grandma's Old-Fashioned Buttermilk Biscuits:
- To achieve flaky layers, ensure your butter is cold and cut into small, thin pieces. Avoid overworking the butter; keep it in small, distinct pieces. - Use buttermilk that's slightly sour; fresh buttermilk works best. If you don't have buttermilk, combine 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or white vinegar with enough regular milk to measure 1 cup. This will create a good buttermilk substitute. - Chilling the dough for at least 30 minutes before cutting and baking will help the biscuits rise higher and achieve a better texture. - When cutting the biscuits, use a sharp knife or biscuit cutter to create clean cuts. Avoid twisting or turning the cutter, as this will seal the edges and prevent the biscuits from rising properly. - Place the biscuits close together on the baking sheet; this will help trap steam and create taller, softer biscuits. - Bake the biscuits in a hot oven (450°F/230°C) for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown on top. Reduce the oven temperature to 400°F/200°C and bake for an additional 5-7 minutes to ensure they're cooked through. ###Conclusion:
With these tips in mind, you'll be able to create delicious, old-fashioned buttermilk biscuits that your family and friends will love. Whether you're serving them with gravy, honey, or jam, these biscuits are a classic Southern treat that is sure to please. Remember to use high-quality ingredients, follow the steps carefully, and don't be afraid to experiment with different flavors. With a little practice, you'll be a buttermilk biscuit master in no time. Happy baking!
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