Favorite biscuit recipe?

OrangeCrate · 05-15-2007

Ours is standard Bisquick, but baked in a dutch oven over an open fire.

madmimi · 07-29-2007

the mix of butter and shortening keep the flavor and texture in balance. make sure not to over mix dough

5 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for sprinkling
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons baking powder
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon salt
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons vegetable shortening
8 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
2 cups buttermilk

Using a sieve over a bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Repeat. Add the butter and shortening and, using your fingertips, mix until crumbly. Add the buttermilk and mix with a wooden spoon until the dough just comes together. (Don't over mix!)

05-15-2007	#1 (permalink)
OrangeCrate Eligible for a custom title Join Date: May 2007 Location: USA Posts: 1,576	Favorite biscuit recipe? Ours is standard Bisquick, but baked in a dutch oven over an open fire.

07-29-2007	#2 (permalink)
madmimi Just getting started Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 10	Re: Favorite biscuit recipe? the mix of butter and shortening keep the flavor and texture in balance. make sure not to over mix dough 5 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for sprinkling 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons baking powder 2 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon salt 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons vegetable shortening 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces 2 cups buttermilk Using a sieve over a bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Repeat. Add the butter and shortening and, using your fingertips, mix until crumbly. Add the buttermilk and mix with a wooden spoon until the dough just comes together. (Don't over mix!)
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