If you love biscuits and want to learn how to make them from scratch, then we have the best recipes for you to try. They’re quick and easy, so you don’t need to be a professional to make them. Your home kitchen will do just fine with this delicious project. Don’t have any baking experience? We’ve listed the ingredients and process in an easy-to-understand guide. You can get started as soon as you pick up the ingredients from your local grocery store. With that said, let’s get started on our yummy creations.
Basic biscuits
Nothing is better than a classic biscuit. They go with everything. From potato and ham dinner to a quick breakfast snack with jam. The soft crunchy outside and soft inside is well worth the little time it takes to prepare it.
Ingredients:
· 2 cups of flour
· 1 tablespoon of baking powder
· ½ teaspoon of salt
· ½ cup of shortening
· ¾ cup of cold milk
Put It Together:
· Preheat the oven to 450 degrees
· Mix flour, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl
· Cut shortening with a pastry blender until it looks like thick crumbs
· Pour milk into flour mix and stir
· Mix until the dough is soft and moist
· Turn dough on floured workspace
· Knead a little (about 5 times)
· Roll out on baking sheet
· Cut biscuits with cookie cutter
· Bake until golden brown
· Serve and enjoy
Buttermilk Biscuits
Buttermilk biscuits are the perfect ingredient for biscuits with gravy and breakfast sandwiches. They are rich in flavor, and will leave your belly full of yummy fluff.
Ingredients:
· 2 cups of flour
· 2 teaspoons of baking powder
· ¼ teaspoon of baking soda
· 1 teaspoon of salt
· ¾ cup of buttermilk
· 7 tablespoons of butter (chilled and cut)
· 2 tablespoons of buttermilk (for brushing)
Put It Together:
· Preheat the oven to 425 degrees
· Line a baking sheet with parchment paper
· Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl
· Add cold butter slices
· Use a pastry blender until it resembles thick crumbs
· Make a dip in the center of the mixture
· Pour buttermilk into the center and stir gently
· Use your work surface to turn the dough (pat into a rectangle)
· Fold the rectangle into thirds
· Gather crumbs and flatten back into a rectangle
· Repeat twice more
· Roll dough on floured work space
· Use a round biscuit cutter
· Reroll any scraps to make more biscuits
· Transfer biscuits to baking sheet
· Make an indent in the top of each with your thumb
· Brush buttermilk over the top
· Bake until the biscuits are golden brown (about 15 minutes)
· Serve and enjoy
Cheddar Biscuits
If you want something a little fancier than usual, then look no further. This recipe is packed with yummy cheddar. So, watch out for that blast of flavor.
Ingredients:
· 2 cups of flour
· 1 cup of shredded cheese
· 1 tablespoon of baking powder
· 1 teaspoon of salt
· ½ teaspoon of garlic powder
· 2/3 cup of milk
· 1/3 cup of butter (softened)
· 1 egg
· 2 tablespoons of melted butter
· 2 teaspoons of dried parsley
· 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
Put It Together:
· Preheat the oven to 400 degrees
· Line a baking sheet with parchment paper
· Stir flour, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, salt, and baking powder
· In a separate container, stir milk, soft butter, and egg
· Add the flour mix and stir until chunky
· Place batter on baking sheet with a tablespoon
· Bake for about 10 minutes
· While it’s baking, stir melted butter, garlic powder, and parsley together
· Remove biscuits from the oven
· Brush melted butter over the top of your baked cheddar biscuits
· Serve and enjoy
After reviewing these recipes, you can see just how simple it is to be your own home’s baker. The methods are fairly straightforward, but don’t be afraid to play with the ingredients. Cooking and baking is an artform. Invite the whole family into the kitchen, and spend time together. Making food is one of the best ways to connect with your kids, and get them engaged in something other than their phones. Experiment with the recipes, appreciate the moment, and sit down to enjoy a delicious dinner with homemade biscuits. Don’t forget to include your dog, too. He’s part of the family after all.
