Southern Comfort Biscuit Recipe
Course: DesertsServings
15
biscuitsPrep time
20
minutesCooking time
20
minutesCalories per serving
140
kcalWhether you live north or south of the Mason-Dixon line, you’ll be sure to love this delicious southern biscuit recipe!
For many people, biscuits are a fundamental part of almost every meal. However, finding the perfect biscuit recipe can be challenging since everyone’s idea of what makes a great biscuit differs. The reason why biscuit recipes change so frequently is because the term “biscuit” refers to a variety of breads that are quick to make.
Oftentimes, recipes call for ingredients such as leavening, milk, water and flour. It’s the different combinations of these ingredients that change the texture of biscuits.
The recipe below makes biscuits that are considered southern biscuits, and yes, there is a big difference between southern and northern biscuits. In the north, biscuits are often tender and flaky. Biscuits in the south tend to be more soft and crumbly. The southern-style biscuit is considered more of a comfort food because it’s generally more filling. As denser biscuits, they are perfect for soaking up juice from soups and stews.
Although biscuits have changed quite a bit over time, the original biscuit was nothing more than a flat cake put back into an oven after being removed from its tin. In fact, biscuit is French for “twice cooked.” Although the original biscuit was dry and very hard, it became a staple for soldiers and sailors. During the reign of King Louis XIV, his soldiers often referred to biscuits as stone bread.
For many people, biscuits are a fundamental part of almost every meal. However, finding the perfect biscuit recipe can be challenging since everyone’s idea of what makes a great biscuit differs. The reason why biscuit recipes change so frequently is because the term “biscuit” refers to a variety of breads that are quick to make.
Oftentimes, recipes call for ingredients such as leavening, milk, water and flour. It’s the different combinations of these ingredients that change the texture of biscuits.
The recipe below makes biscuits that are considered southern biscuits, and yes, there is a big difference between southern and northern biscuits. In the north, biscuits are often tender and flaky. Biscuits in the south tend to be more soft and crumbly. The southern-style biscuit is considered more of a comfort food because it’s generally more filling. As denser biscuits, they are perfect for soaking up juice from soups and stews.
Although biscuits have changed quite a bit over time, the original biscuit was nothing more than a flat cake put back into an oven after being removed from its tin. In fact, biscuit is French for “twice cooked.” Although the original biscuit was dry and very hard, it became a staple for soldiers and sailors. During the reign of King Louis XIV, his soldiers often referred to biscuits as stone bread.
Ingredients
134 g (5 oz) butter
300 g (2 cup) flour
250 g (1 cup) buttermilk
8 g (1 tsp) baking powder
1/2 tbsp salt
Directions
- Start by preheating the oven to 220 C° (450 degrees).
- While the oven is preheating, combine the flour, baking soda, salt and baking power into a large mixing bowl. Using your fingers, rub the shortening and butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture looks like crumbs. This process should be done as quickly as possible to keep the fats from melting.
- After mixing, make a small hole in the center of the mixture, and pour in the chilled buttermilk. Stir the mixture together until it becomes doughy. Keep in mind that the dough will be extremely sticky.
- Now, dust a surface with flour, and place the dough mixture on it. Lightly dust the top of the dough with flour, and fold the dough into itself five to six times.
- Press the dough into a sheet that is about 1-inch thick. Using a 2-inch cutter, cut the dough into pieces, making sure to press straight down through the dough. Once cut, place the biscuits onto a baking sheet so they are not touching. Mold the scrap dough into another ball, and start the cutting process over until you are out of dough.
- Bake the biscuits until they are golden on top. This usually takes about 15 to 20 minutes.
