Better Biscuits Recipe 🍪
Description: Ever wondered what could make biscuits better? Well, wonder no more! These biscuits are an upgrade from your usual recipe, promising a delightful flakiness that will leave you craving for more. Don’t forget to handle the dough delicately once the liquid is added to achieve the perfect texture. For an extra flavor boost, try adding 1/2 cup of shredded cheese before incorporating the buttermilk into the mix.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup shortening
- 3/4 – 1 cup buttermilk
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 199.2
- Fat Content: 9g
- Saturated Fat Content: 2.3g
- Cholesterol Content: 0.9mg
- Sodium Content: 530.2mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 25.4g
- Fiber Content: 0.8g
- Sugar Content: 1.2g
- Protein Content: 4g
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Instructions:
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Heat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit (232 degrees Celsius).
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Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
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Incorporate Shortening: Cut the shortening into the dry ingredients using a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
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Add Buttermilk: Gradually pour in the buttermilk, starting with 3/4 cup, and mix until the dough comes together. Add more buttermilk if needed, but be careful not to overmix.
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Knead Lightly: Gather the dough into a ball and lightly knead it on a floured surface until it’s smooth. Avoid over-kneading as it may affect the texture of the biscuits.
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Shape the Dough: Pat the dough gently with your fingertips to form a 1/2-inch thick square.
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Cut Into Squares: Using a knife or pastry blade, cut the dough into squares. Alternatively, you can use a biscuit cutter to create circular biscuits.
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Reuse Dough: If desired, gather any remaining dough scraps and reshape them to make additional biscuits. Note that the later biscuits may be slightly less tender than the first batch.
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Rest the Biscuits: Place the cut biscuits on a greased or parchment-lined baking sheet and allow them to rest for 5 to 10 minutes before baking. This resting period helps relax the gluten and ensures a tender texture.
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Bake Until Golden: Bake the biscuits in the preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes or until the tops are golden brown.
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Serve and Enjoy: Once baked to perfection, remove the biscuits from the oven and serve them warm with your favorite toppings, spreads, or alongside your favorite dishes. Enjoy the buttery, flaky goodness of these better biscuits!
Whether you’re serving them for breakfast, brunch, or as a side dish for dinner, these biscuits are sure to impress with their delightful texture and flavor. So go ahead, give this recipe a try and elevate your biscuit game to a whole new level of deliciousness!
