Southern Style Biscuits
Southern Style Biscuits
In America, biscuits are a quick bread made with baking powder that is rolled out and cut into rounds. They became popular in the south because they could be made without yeast, a costly ingredient. Today, southerners like their biscuits light, fluffy, tender and smothered in butter, jam or gravy.
These biscuits remind me of my grandma who used to get up every morning and make them for my grandpa along with a full spread of bacon, eggs and gravy. If you don’t have a southern mama or grandma who used to make these for you then you MUST give this recipe a try. I promise you won’t be disappointed.
How to Make Southern Style Biscuits:
Preheat oven to 450.
In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.
Using pastry cutter or fork, cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
In separate bowl, combine egg and milk.
Add milk mixture to flour mixture and mix until just moistened.
Turn the dough onto lightly floured surface and knead a couple of times.
Roll the dough to 3/4″ thickness and cut into biscuits using biscuit cutter, cup, mason jar, etc.
Place biscuits onto ungreased baking sheet or pan and bake 12-14 minutes or until golden brown.
Do you have a favorite biscuit recipe? I’d love to know!
Southern Style Biscuits
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 4 tsp baking powder
- 1/3 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
- 1 egg beaten
- 2/3 cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450.
- In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.
- Using pastry cutter or fork, cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- In separate bowl, combine egg and milk.
- Add milk mixture to flour mixture and mix until just moistened.
- Turn the dough onto lightly floured surface and knead a couple of times.
- Roll the dough to 3/4" thickness and cut into biscuits using biscuit cutter, cup, mason jar, etc.
- Place biscuits onto ungreased baking sheet or pan and bake 12-14 minutes or until golden brown.
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