JAMES BEARD'S MAMA'S BISCUITS

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These easy-to-make biscuits are "out of this world" according to famed and award-winning chef James Beard. Perhaps he liked them so much because he grew up eating them - they are a specialty of his mother!

Provided by Martha Price

Categories     Biscuits

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 c sifted all-purpose flour
1 Tbsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 Tbsp sugar, optional
3/4 to 1 c heavy cream
4 Tbsp butter

Steps:

  • 1. Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees
  • 2. Sift flour, baking powder and salt (and sugar, if using) into a bowl. Add heavy cream to make a light dough. Pat or roll 1/2 inch thick. Cut into rounds with a floured cutter or glass 1 to 1 and 1/2 inch in diameter.
  • 3. Melt butter in 9-by-9-inch baking pan or small skillet. Dip each biscuit in butter on both sides and place either in pan or on a buttered cookie sheet (If you like your biscuits crisp on top and bottom and soft in the center, bake them in the (oven-going) pan.
  • 4. Bake 12 - 15 minutes in the 400ยบ oven, or until golden.

Cassiele Denis
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These biscuits are the perfect addition to any meal. They're great with gravy, butter, or jam. You can also use them to make sandwiches or sliders.


Desire Dearest
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I'm a professional chef, and I can honestly say that these biscuits are some of the best I've ever had. They're flaky, buttery, and have the perfect amount of sweetness.


Antoinette Elam
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I made these biscuits for my picky kids, and they actually ate them! That's a miracle in my house.


Zenitsu Agatsuma
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I've been making these biscuits for years, and they're always a hit. They're the perfect comfort food, and they always make me feel nostalgic.


Milan Chaulagain
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I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients that I always have on hand. It's so nice to be able to make a delicious batch of biscuits without having to go to the store.


Sattiwaqar123 Sattiwaqar123
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These biscuits are perfect for a quick and easy breakfast or snack. They're also great for potlucks and parties.


Bart Baaijma
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I'm not a big baker, but I decided to give this recipe a try. I'm so glad I did! The biscuits were delicious, and they were so easy to make. I'll definitely be making these again.


Ssgor Khan
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I made these biscuits for my family for breakfast this morning, and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them, and they were gone in no time.


Kala Thapa
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I've tried many biscuit recipes, but this one is by far my favorite. The biscuits are so easy to make, and they always turn out perfect.


Bobbie Bois
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These biscuits are the best! They're so light and fluffy, and they have the perfect amount of sweetness. I'll definitely be making these again.