Best 6 Old Fashioned Biscuits From My Great Recipe Cards Recipes
**Golden and Buttery: A Journey Through Old-Fashioned Biscuit Recipes**
Biscuits, those delightful and versatile culinary creations, hold a special place in the hearts of many. This article is a nostalgic trip back in time, presenting a collection of old-fashioned biscuit recipes passed down through generations. Each recipe has its unique story and flavor profile, promising a delightful journey into the world of classic baking. From the simple yet comforting drop biscuits to the flaky and layered buttermilk biscuits, these recipes evoke memories of family gatherings, warm kitchens, and the comforting aroma of freshly baked goods. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary adventure, these old-fashioned biscuit recipes are sure to become cherished additions to your recipe collection.
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.
FLAKY OLD FASHIONED BISCUITS
Nothing beats warm flaky old fashioned biscuits straight from the oven. This fool-proof homemade biscuit recipe is easy to make and requires just 6 ingredients.
Provided by Rachel Farnsworth
Categories Side
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large mixing bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- Grate your butter using a cheese grater and stir into the flour mixture OR cut butter into small pieces and use a pastry cutter to cut the fat into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse meal or sand.
- Gradually pour in the buttermilk or milk, stirring until the dough just comes together.
- Turn the dough out onto a clean countertop and form it into a ball.
- Press the dough flat until it is 1-inch thick. Use a circle biscuit cutter or a drinking glass to cut out your biscuits. Combine leftover scraps and continue re-pressing and cutting until all dough is used.
- Place cut biscuits on an un-greased baking sheet and bake at 425 degrees for about 12-15 minutes, until the tops are nicely browned. Brush the tops with melted butter, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 large biscuit, Calories 310 kcal, Carbohydrate 37 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Cholesterol 42 mg, Sodium 556 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 4 g
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
BUSY DAY INDIVIDUAL MEATLOAVES (FROM MY GREAT RECIPE CARDS)
Individual meatloaves bake more quickly than one loaf. You can make them ahead of time, freeze them, and pop them into the oven for a speedy no-work dinner on a busy day.
Provided by justmeterri
Categories Meat
Time 55m
Yield 4 loaves, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Crumble beef into large bowl. Add salt. Sprinkle crumbs and milk. Let stand a few minutes until crumbs are soft. Blend together.
- Mix in egg and onion, sage, thyme, nutmeg and black pepper, mixing well. Shape into 4 loaves. Place on foil-lined baking sheet about 3 inches apart.
- Mix brown sugar, catsup, ginger and garlic salt, soy sauce and mustard. Spread mixture over tops of loaves.
- Bake at 350 for 35 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 422.1, Fat 20.5, SaturatedFat 8.1, Cholesterol 135.7, Sodium 1136.9, Carbohydrate 31.2, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 11.9, Protein 27.4
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.
OLD-FASHIONED BISCUITS (FROM MY GREAT RECIPE CARDS)
These are really good - but sometimes in my oven 15 minutes is not quite enough so watch closely to make sure they are not underdone and when adding a couple minutes make sure they don't become overdone.
Provided by Foodie Friend
Categories Breads
Time 15m
Yield 12 Biscuits
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and sugar in a bowl.
- Cut in butter using pastry cutter or use 2 knives.
- With fork stir in buttermilk to make a soft dough (I have used an equal amount of buttermilk powder with added water and it works wonderfully in this recipe.
- Turn out onto lightly floured workspace and knead no more than 10 times to form a ball (if you over do it the biscuits can be tough).
- Roll into a 6" x 6" square.
- Place on ungreased baking sheet.
- Cut into 12 portions but do not separate.
- Bake at 400 F for 15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Serve with butter, honey, jam, or gravy.
Tips:
- Use cold butter: This will help create flaky, tender biscuits.
- Don't overwork the dough: Overworking the dough will make the biscuits tough.
- Let the dough rest before cutting and baking: This will allow the gluten to relax and make the biscuits more tender.
- Bake the biscuits in a hot oven: This will help them rise quickly and evenly.
- Don't overbake the biscuits: Overbaking will make them dry and crumbly.
Conclusion:
These old-fashioned biscuits are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. Whether you're serving them for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, they're sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a simple and satisfying recipe, give these biscuits a try.
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