In Texas, we make biscuits all day long. These are our from-scratch biscuit recipes including buttermilk biscuits, the classic baking powder, and more.
By Eleanor Bradshaw Biscuits from scratch Traditionally, biscuits were the breakfast bread. Grandma got up (never later than 5:00 a.m., you know) and made a batch of biscuits every morning of the world. I’ll detail below how she did it. But biscuits are often found on dinner and supper tables all over Texas and throughout […]
by John Raven, Ph.B. Fresh Bread, Biscuits, Tortillas and Cornbread What is a meal without bread? Without bread what do you use to sop up your gravy? Where do you put your butter? How do you make a sandwich? It is an accepted fact that grains are good for you. The little food charts you see
Texas’ Best Biscuit Maker Shares His Secretsby John Raven, Ph.B. Shortly after man learned to grind wheat, the biscuit was invented. This tasty little treat has been around so long that its name has come to mean different things in different parts of the world. In most of Europe a biscuit is a cookie. The
Whoever dreamed this recipe up is stunningly clever – refrigerator biscuits. If you want to be able to produce a batch of hot, homemade biscuits at the drop of a hat, this recipe will serve your needs for up to a week. Refrigerator biscuits are made with active dry yeast, giving them that special baked
This cheesy chive biscuits recipe uses sharp cheddar cheese and buttermilk. Importantly it does not use a biscuit mix. That’s right. In Texas our biscuits have high standards! These tasty biscuits are a good accompaniment to broiled, poached or fried fish. I found they are nice when served with a full salad. Kitchen Tools You’ll
This is the classic buttermilk biscuits recipe. Serve anytime, anywhere with lots of butter, jelly or jam. From Eleanor Bradshaw’s article on making biscuits from scratch. Holiday: National Buttermilk Biscuit Day is May 14. Note that biscuits baked on a baking sheet will rise higher and brown more evenly than those baked in a pan with
Known universally as “Good Navy chow,” baking powder biscuits have an unmistakable melt in your mouth quality, especially when served with lots of butter, jam and honey. These are one of the simplest biscuits to make. Remember with biscuits to not overhandle the dough. As a dessert alternative, you can serve baking powder biscuits shortcake-style with whipped
These bacon onion cheese biscuits are absolutely wonderful for accompanying any meal, not just breakfast. If you make them one-third or one-quarter size (watch them carefully in the oven), they are a terrific little appetizer. Kitchen Tools You’ll Need for Bacon Onion Cheese Biscuits More Biscuit Recipes