How to Make Biscuits
Someone asked me to make a tutorial on making biscuits the other day. I only recently (within the last couple of years) was able to learn how to make biscuits from scratch, that actually rose and tasted light and fluffy. I made dozens of batches of rock hard, flat biscuits before I finally got it right.
There are multitudes of biscuit recipes online, but the ones that work the best for me are the baking powder biscuits.
First, pour 2 cups of flour in a bowl.
This was one of my biggest problems when I was making the flat biscuits: I had always been taught as a child that you're not really supposed to put the whole amount of baking powder listed in any given recipe, because it would make the food too salty if you followed the directions. I figured out the hard way this isn't true. So if it said 4 tbsp, I would just put 1 tsp. To anyone out there making the same mistake: The amount of baking powder listed in the recipe is there for a reason. Please put the full amount asked for. It will work out a lot better if you do.
This particular recipe called for 1 tbsp.
And 1 tsp salt:
Mix all ingredients together with a spoon or whisk...or if you're like me, you can use your hands.
And one half stick of butter (margarine also works great, and is easier to mash and crumble):
Mash the butter in the flour with your fingers (or a fork)...
It should be a course mixture like this, when it is finished...
Next, add about 3/4 cup milk. Be sure not to over mix! Just get all of the flour moistened enough to make a soft dough. It should be a little bit sticky. I used to make a big mess of my biscuits by over mixing and adding too much flour (thinking it should be drier). It really should not be that dry.
Take it out of the bowl, and lay on a floured surface.
Sprinkle with flour...
And roll it out, to about 1/2 inch thickness.
This is just about right.
Lay them on a baking sheet, and let rest for 5-10 minutes. It's important not to skip this step.
Once they are risen, put them in the oven, at 400 degrees until they are done. (about 12-15 minutes).
Once they are done, you can always spread butter over the top if you like. I like them plain or with gravy..they are so good!
I hope this is somewhat helpful! I am soooo not an expert, and these biscuits aren't nearly as beautiful as some I've seen. So if you have any tips, recipes, ideas...oh, do please feel free to share them, because I will be more than happy to try them!
There are multitudes of biscuit recipes online, but the ones that work the best for me are the baking powder biscuits.
First, pour 2 cups of flour in a bowl.
This was one of my biggest problems when I was making the flat biscuits: I had always been taught as a child that you're not really supposed to put the whole amount of baking powder listed in any given recipe, because it would make the food too salty if you followed the directions. I figured out the hard way this isn't true. So if it said 4 tbsp, I would just put 1 tsp. To anyone out there making the same mistake: The amount of baking powder listed in the recipe is there for a reason. Please put the full amount asked for. It will work out a lot better if you do.
This particular recipe called for 1 tbsp.
And 1 tsp salt:
Mix all ingredients together with a spoon or whisk...or if you're like me, you can use your hands.
And one half stick of butter (margarine also works great, and is easier to mash and crumble):
Mash the butter in the flour with your fingers (or a fork)...
It should be a course mixture like this, when it is finished...
Next, add about 3/4 cup milk. Be sure not to over mix! Just get all of the flour moistened enough to make a soft dough. It should be a little bit sticky. I used to make a big mess of my biscuits by over mixing and adding too much flour (thinking it should be drier). It really should not be that dry.
Take it out of the bowl, and lay on a floured surface.
Sprinkle with flour...
And roll it out, to about 1/2 inch thickness.
This is just about right.
Lay them on a baking sheet, and let rest for 5-10 minutes. It's important not to skip this step.
Once they are risen, put them in the oven, at 400 degrees until they are done. (about 12-15 minutes).
Once they are done, you can always spread butter over the top if you like. I like them plain or with gravy..they are so good!
I hope this is somewhat helpful! I am soooo not an expert, and these biscuits aren't nearly as beautiful as some I've seen. So if you have any tips, recipes, ideas...oh, do please feel free to share them, because I will be more than happy to try them!
Hi Bethany,
I have been making biscuits for years, but have never heard of letting the biscuits rest before baking. What does that do? I really enjoyed your post on biscuits and gravy the other day . . . we love that, too, even way up here in Alberta where nobody else eats that way!
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The resting- I think it is supposed to help increase the rise.
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Hi,
Found your blog from Tammy's Recipes. You had mentioned flat biscuits...One thing I do (besides using buttermilk instead of reg. milk, just add 1/2 tsp. baking soda) is that I don't roll my dough as thin as yours. So when they are cut they are actually double the thickness of yours. They come out pretty tall. But it could just be preference. I love your blog by the way.
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Thank you, Jaime! I am going to try both of those tips and see how the biscuits turn out!
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yummy! thanks i will be making these and the bacon tomorrow!!!
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I've had sooo many biscuit flops...ah, memories! Yours look very nice. One thing I have found to help me get fluffier biscuits is to add a capful of lemon juice to the milk - lemon juice interacts with the baking powder, to give it more "punch." I want to try letting my biscuits rest next time I make them - it sounds very logical, and I can't wait to see how they turn out. Thanks for the tips!
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Thank you for doing this, Bethany. I am not a biscuit expert, but my mom sure is and she isn't even southern.
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I think I shall attempt thest this weekend. It is so nice to have you (and your blog) Bethany. I know right where to come to learn how to make things from scratch (which I make a serious effot to do)!!
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About 4 or 5 weeks ago, we started having tea and biscuits for supper every Thursday night since Daddy is gone that evening. I had always made biscuits from Bisquick, but I'm on a quest for making good ones from scratch lately (for health and money reasons). So far, I haven't been doing very well. Your recipe (and thorough instructions - thank you!) will be my try for next Thursday.
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I think I am going to try and make these this week!
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First of all, I have to say that I love your blog!
One tip that I learned is that if you are in a hurry, you can cut the biscuits into squares instead to save time. No re-rolling required!
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