**Sugar Biscuits: A Sweet Treat with Endless Variations**
Sugar biscuits, also known as sugar cookies, are a classic treat that brings joy to people of all ages. With their crisp edges, soft centers, and a sprinkle of sugar on top, these delectable delights are perfect for any occasion, whether it's a holiday gathering, a birthday party, or a simple afternoon snack. This versatile recipe can be transformed into a variety of flavors and shapes, making it a favorite among home bakers and dessert enthusiasts alike. In this article, we will explore the art of making sugar biscuits from scratch, providing you with two irresistible recipes: the classic sugar biscuit and a delightful lemon sugar biscuit. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will satisfy your sweet cravings and leave you with a batch of irresistible sugar biscuits that are sure to become a family favorite.
CINNAMON SUGAR BISCUITS
Categories Bread Milk/Cream Breakfast Brunch Bake Kid-Friendly Quick & Easy Cinnamon Bon Appétit Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher Small Plates
Yield Makes about 12 biscuits
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, granulated sugar, and salt in a bowl. Blend in butter cubes with your fingertips or a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse meal. Stir together egg and buttermilk in another bowl, then add to flour mixture, stirring with a fork until a dough forms.
- Gather dough into a ball, then turn out onto a floured surface and gently knead 7 or 8 times. Roll out dough with a floured rolling pin into a 1/2-inch-thick round and cut out as many biscuits as possible with biscuit cutter. Gather scraps and knead once, then pat out into a 1/2-inch-thick round and cut out more biscuits.
- Arrange biscuits 1 inch apart on baking sheet and brush tops and sides with melted butter. Stir together turbinado sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle over biscuits (sugar will form a crust).
- Bake until golden brown and cooked through, about 15 minutes. Transfer biscuits to a rack and cool to warm, about 10 minutes.
SUGAR BISCUITS
Provided by Bobby Flay
Time 30m
Yield 8 biscuits
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
- Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large bowl. Using a dough cutter, combine until the ingredients are incorporated. Scatter the cold butter pieces over the top of the flour mixture and continue to combine until the mixture resembles coarse meal. Add the buttermilk and mix just until the dough begins to come together.
- Scrape the dough onto a lightly floured counter. Pat the dough into a 10 by 12-inch rectangle about 3/4-inch thick. Use a 3-inch round cutter to cut out the biscuits. Press together the scraps of dough and repeat the process. Place the biscuits on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper; brush the tops with cream and sprinkle with sugar. Bake the biscuits until lightly golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and brush the tops with the remaining melted butter.
SUGAR-CRUSTED SWEET POTATO BISCUITS
Drop biscuits are sweetened with mashed sweet potato and a bit of brown sugar with an extra sprinkle on top for a pretty sugar coating.
Provided by MarthaWhite(R)
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips MarthaWhite®
Time 35m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400 degrees F. Spray cookie sheet with no-stick cooking spray. Combine flour and 2 tablespoons of the brown sugar in medium bowl; mix well. Cut in shortening with pastry blender or fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Combine milk, sweet potato and sour cream in small bowl; blend well. Add to flour mixture all at once, stirring just until moistened (if dough is too dry, add additional milk 1 teaspoon at a time, until dry ingredients are moistened). Drop dough by 1/4 cupfuls onto prepared cookie sheet. Sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons brown sugar.
- Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until biscuits are golden brown. Immediately remove from cookie sheet. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 149.4 calories, Carbohydrate 23.1 g, Cholesterol 3.9 mg, Fat 5 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 271.5 mg, Sugar 6.3 g
CINNAMON-SUGAR FAN BISCUITS
"I love to bake," says Doris Heath from Franklin, North Carolina. "The recipe for these layered homemade biscuits came from a lady in Florida years ago. They're so easy when you need a breakfast treat for company."
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 35m
Yield 6 biscuits, 6 servings, 1 per serving.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and cream of tartar. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in milk just until moistened. , Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead 8-10 times. Roll or pat into a 12-in. x 10-in. rectangle. Spread with butter. Combine sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over butter., Cut into five 2-in. strips; stack strips on top of each other. Cut into six 2-in. pieces; place cut side down in six greased muffin cups. Bake at 425° for 11-14 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan to wire racks. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 415 calories, Fat 23g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 536mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
BROWN SUGAR GLAZED PINEAPPLE BISCUITS RECIPE - (4.5/5)
Provided by msippigrl
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425° F. Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper. Melt the shortening and butter together in the microwave. Set aside. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together both the flours, baking powder, and cinnamon; add the melted mixture, milk, and pineapple, stirring just until combined. At this point, you can just drop dough by rounded tablespoons onto the baking sheet about 1" apart and bake for 13-15 minutes, or until tops are lightly browned. (OR) as I did.. I sifted a little flour over the top of the dough then used a spoon to pull the floured side against the side of the bowl so I could sift a little flour in the bottom of the bowl. Flour hands and pull off pieces of dough (or use a spoon) about the size of a small lemon, roll it around in your palms a few times, then place them on the baking sheet about 1" apart. Bake for 13-15 minutes, or until tops are lightly browned. Meanwhile, make the glaze.. Melt the butter in a small bowl in the microwave until fairly hot. Stir in brown sugar until thoroughly combined. Reheat for a few seconds to dissolve sugar, if needed. Spoon (or brush) the glaze over tops of hot biscuits. Serve warm.
EASY SUGAR-DUSTED AMARETTI BISCUITS
This is a delightfully light, airy and simple cookie which is a perfect addition to your Christmas collection. The recipe was found in The Canadian Living Cooking Collection Muffins and Cookies.
Provided by Dreamer in Ontario
Categories Dessert
Time 1h20m
Yield 30 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In food processor, blend almonds and 1/4 cup of the icing sugar until finely ground.
- Blend in remaining icing sugar and flour.
- In bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form.
- Gradually beat in granulated sugar until stiff glossy peaks form.
- Fold in the nut mixture and the almond extract.
- Grease baking sheet and preheat oven to 300°F.
- Using a pastry bag, pipe biscuit mixture into 1 1/2 inch wide mounds about 1 1/2 inches apart.
- Bake in 300F oven for 40 to 45 minutes until golden brown.
- Turn off the oven and allow the biscuits to dry inside the oven for 20 minutes.
- Remove from oven and cool on racks.
- Dust with icing sugar.
PUMPKIN WALNUT BISCUITS WITH CINNAMON SUGAR
I needed something eggless that was quick and easy. I had everything on hand on this rainy, dreary day. Turned out really tasty. Next time I might mix a block of cream cheese with the pumpkin along with an egg and 1/2 sugar. It would turn out more like a pumpkin cheesecake!!!
Provided by Beth Harris
Categories Breakfast Casseroles
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven. Spray a cake pan generously with butter flavored cooking spray. Press 2 cans of biscuits into cake pan.
- 2. Spread pumpkin over biscuits and sprinkle generously wit cinnamon sugar mixture. Sprinkle with walnuts.
- 3. Dot with entire stick of butter and sprinkle again with the remaining cinnamon sugar.
BROWN SUGAR BISCUITS
These yummy rolls aren't really biscuits, but they're named after rolls I used to get at my local bakery. My family thinks they're sweet enough without icing, but a simple powdered sugar one would be nice.
Provided by MONSTERMAMA
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Biscuits
Time 35m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet, or use parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, baking powder, salt and cream of tartar. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Mix in milk and vanilla. Knead briefly on a floured surface. Roll out into a large rectangle, 1/2 inch thick. Spread softened butter onto surface of dough. Mix together brown sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle evenly over butter. Roll tightly, and cut into 12 equal slices. Place on prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 222.6 calories, Carbohydrate 23.6 g, Cholesterol 11.3 mg, Fat 13.2 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 167.4 mg, Sugar 6.6 g
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the final product. Use real butter, not margarine, and make sure your flour is fresh.
- Follow the recipe carefully. Don't skip any steps or substitute ingredients unless you know exactly what you're doing.
- Chill the dough before baking. This will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
- Bake the cookies until they are just set. Overbaking will make them dry and crumbly.
- Let the cookies cool completely before frosting them. This will help the frosting set properly.
Conclusion:
Sugar biscuits are a classic treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for any occasion, whether it's a birthday party, a holiday gathering, or just a simple snack. With a little bit of effort, you can make delicious sugar biscuits that will impress your family and friends. So what are you waiting for? Get baking!
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