Best 4 Grandmas Secret Biscuit Recipes
**Grandma's Secret Biscuit: A Journey Through Southern Delights**
In the heart of the American South, where culinary traditions run deep, there lies a delectable treasure that has been passed down through generations: Grandma's Secret Biscuit. These golden-brown pillows of flaky goodness are more than just a breakfast staple; they are a symbol of love, comfort, and the enduring spirit of Southern hospitality. With their irresistible aroma and melt-in-your-mouth texture, these biscuits have become a beloved classic, enjoyed by families and friends alike.
This article presents a collection of Grandma's secret biscuit recipes, each with its own unique twist on the classic. From the Buttermilk Biscuit, with its tangy flavor and tender crumb, to the Sour Cream Biscuit, with its rich and creamy texture, these recipes offer a delightful journey through the diverse flavors of the South. Whether you prefer the simplicity of the Traditional Biscuit or the cheesy indulgence of the Cheddar Biscuit, there's a recipe here to satisfy every palate.
So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and prepare to embark on a culinary adventure that will leave your taste buds dancing and your heart full of warmth. Let Grandma's secret biscuit recipes guide you on a journey through the culinary heritage of the American South, where every bite tells a story of love, tradition, and the enduring power of a good biscuit.
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.
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.
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
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.
Tips:
- Use cold butter: Cold butter will help create flakier biscuits. You can freeze the butter for 30 minutes before grating it, or you can use a pastry blender or two forks to cut the butter into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Don't overwork the dough: Overworking the dough will make the biscuits tough. Mix the dough just until it comes together, then stop. If you overwork it, the gluten in the flour will develop and the biscuits will be tough.
- Let the dough rest before baking: Letting the dough rest before baking will help the biscuits rise higher. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate it for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.
- Bake the biscuits in a hot oven: A hot oven will help the biscuits rise quickly and evenly. Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C) before baking the biscuits.
- Don't overbake the biscuits: Overbaking the biscuits will make them dry and crumbly. Bake the biscuits just until they are golden brown on top, about 10-12 minutes.
Conclusion:
Grandma's Secret Biscuit Recipe is a delicious and easy-to-follow recipe that will produce fluffy, flaky biscuits that are perfect for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can enjoy these delicious biscuits that are sure to become a family favorite.
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