**Buttermilk Biscuits: A Southern Comfort Food Delight**
In the realm of Southern cuisine, few dishes evoke a sense of comfort and nostalgia quite like buttermilk biscuits. These light, fluffy, and buttery treats are a staple at breakfast tables, brunch gatherings, and holiday feasts across the region. With their golden-brown crust and tender, flaky interiors, buttermilk biscuits are the perfect accompaniment to a variety of savory and sweet dishes.
This collection of stovetop biscuit recipes offers a delightful journey through the world of these Southern gems. From classic recipes that have been passed down through generations to innovative variations that add a unique twist, there's a biscuit recipe here to satisfy every palate. Whether you prefer your biscuits plain or topped with butter, honey, or your favorite jam, these recipes will guide you in creating perfect biscuits every time.
So gather your ingredients, fire up your stovetop, and let's embark on a culinary adventure that celebrates the timeless tradition of buttermilk biscuits.
STOVE TOP BISCUITS
Make and share this Stove Top Biscuits recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Ransomed by Fire
Categories Breads
Time 17m
Yield 12 biscuits, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine dry ingredients.
- Cut in margarine with a fork, pastry cutter, or your fingers.
- Stir in milk.
- Form dough into 12 biscuits.
- Melt 2 tablespoons margarine in an iron skillet over medium/low heat.
- Fry half of the biscuits for about 6 minutes on each side, and drain on paper towels.
- Repeat with 2 more tablespoons of margarine and remaining dough.
STOVETOP BISCUITS
Adapted from My Prairie Cookbook: Memories and Frontier Food From My Little House To Yours by Melissa Gilbert
Provided by Karen Feinen
Categories Biscuits
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- 1. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
- 2. Add lard and mix in with fingers until mixture is mealy.
- 3. Add milk and mix until smooth dough forms.
- 4. Divide dough in half and work each half into 6 balls. Flatten balls to about 1/4 thick.
- 5. Melt one or two tablespoons lard in a medium cast iron skillet over medium-low heat.
- 6. Working in 2 batches, add first 6 pieces of dough to skillet and fry until brown, about 6 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels and repeat with second batch. Serve with Sausage Gravy. https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/stovetop-biscuits-with-sausage-gravy.html
SKILLET BISCUITS
This recipe is more about the technique than the ingredients. I've added a bit more description since the first review. Making biscuits in a skillet rather than the oven is something I picked up from Joy of Cooking. It's a great alternative when you just don't want to heat up the kitchen by turning on the oven. Any rolled biscuit dough will do. NOTE: The texture may be a bit different when the biscuits are made on the stovetop, sometimes mine are a bit more dense than when baked, but they taste really good. I'm including the buttermilk biscuit recipe from Joy of Cooking, which is also wonderful and tender when rolled and baked. Yield is approximate, depending on the recipe you end up using.
Provided by pattikay in L.A.
Categories Breads
Time 30m
Yield 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Mix together dry ingredients in a large bowl.
- Cut in shortening or butter.
- Add and lightly mix buttermilk.
- Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead gently for 1/2 minute.
- Pat the dough to a thickness of 1/4 inch.
- Cut with a biscuit cutter (or knife, depending on what shape you like).
- If you want to bake the biscuits, bake 10-12 minutes at 450.
- For skillet biscuits:.
- Cook the biscuits on a lightly greased hot skillet/griddle about 1 inch apart.
- Use your best judgement as to the heat - I generally use a more moderate flame and brown biscuits 3 to 4 minutes each side, though the original recipe says to brown them for 5-7 minutes each side over high heat.
- As mentioned above - the biscuits will not be light and fluffy like with baked biscuits - so don't wait for them to rise and be puffy. They will be more dense.
- The best approach is to keep an eye on them and turn them when they are browned and dry-looking on one side before turning them over.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 56, Fat 2.3, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 0.3, Sodium 113.2, Carbohydrate 7.6, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.6, Protein 1.2
CAST IRON BUTTERMILK BISCUITS
Experimentation and a need for more biscuits per batch led me to what we think are the best biscuits anywhere! For optimum flavor, these must be baked in hot, buttered cast iron skillets. They are great for breakfast with gravy or jellies. Also excellent with beef stew for dinner. My husband likes the leftover biscuits even better. He breaks them open on a plate and smothers them with molasses.
Provided by Stormy1800
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Biscuits
Time 45m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Place 1 tablespoon butter in two 10-inch cast iron skillets.
- Place skillets in the preheated oven to heat up and melt butter, 5 to 10 minutes.
- Mix buttermilk and eggs together in a small bowl.
- Combine flour, baking powder, cream of tartar, and salt in a large bowl. Rub in remaining 6 tablespoons butter with your fingers until mixture is crumbly. Gently stir in buttermilk mixture until dough just starts to come together.
- Turn dough out onto a lightly floured work surface. Pat into a rectangle about 1/2 inch thick. Cut dough into 24 biscuits.
- Remove skillets from the oven. Arrange 12 biscuits side-by-side in each, their edges touching.
- Return skillets to the oven and bake until biscuits are puffed and lightly browned, 15 to 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 122 calories, Carbohydrate 16.9 g, Cholesterol 26.2 mg, Fat 4.6 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 246.3 mg, Sugar 0.7 g
Tips:
- Before you start, ensure all your ingredients are at room temperature. This allows them to blend more evenly, resulting in a smoother biscuit.
- Use cold butter. This will help keep the biscuits flaky and prevent them from spreading too much while baking.
- Don't overwork the dough. Overworking the dough will make the biscuits tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Let the biscuits rest before baking. This will allow the gluten to relax and will result in more tender biscuits.
- Bake the biscuits in a hot oven. This will help them rise quickly and evenly.
- Don't over-bake the biscuits. Over-baking will make them dry and crumbly.
- Serve the biscuits warm with your favorite toppings. They're delicious with butter, honey, or jam.
Conclusion:
Stovetop biscuits are a quick and easy way to enjoy fresh, homemade biscuits. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a batch of delicious biscuits that are perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. So next time you're looking for a comforting and satisfying meal, give stovetop biscuits a try.
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