Best 3 Easy Southern Biscuits Recipes

The allure of Southern biscuits lies in their delectable taste and nostalgic charm. From breakfast to dinner, these fluffy and golden-brown morsels are a staple in Southern cuisine, capable of transforming any meal into a heartwarming and comforting experience. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, preparing easy Southern biscuits can be an enjoyable and rewarding task. This comprehensive guide will lead you through the steps of creating the perfect Southern biscuits, highlighting the key ingredients, essential techniques, and tips for achieving a consistently delightful outcome.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

EASY SOUTHERN BISCUITS

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These are the easiest biscuits to make in the world. Sweet and fluffy.

Provided by ONEMINA

Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Biscuits

Time 35m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

2 cups self-rising flour
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 cup milk
⅓ cup mayonnaise

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 10 muffin cups with paper muffin liners.
In a large bowl, combine self-rising flour and sugar. Stir in milk and mayonnaise until a smooth dough is formed. Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups.
Bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, until golden brown and doubled in size.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163 calories, Carbohydrate 22.4 g, Cholesterol 4.7 mg, Fat 6.5 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 369.2 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

SOUTHERN BREAKFAST BISCUITS - EASY BUT LIGHT AND FLUFFY

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Having run through a range of biscuit recipes, this has become Kimberly's favorite way to have them. I'm not going to complain, they're lovely and fluffy, and if I have to make them, it's easy as pie. They're a little crispy on the edges, top and bottom, deliciously soft on the sides, and almost impossible to get wrong. All credit to the talented Kimberly for the recipe's creation. - Hugh

Provided by Kimberly and Hugh

Categories Breads

Time 17m

Yield 9 Biscuits, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

2 cups self raising flour
1 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup water (roughly)
3 1/16 cups canola oil (roughly)

Steps:

Pre-heat the oven to 450 Degrees Fahrenheit.
Generously cover the bottom of an 8" square glass baking dish with Canola Oil, and set it in the oven.
Combine Buttermilk and Flour in a mixing bowl.
Add water until the consistency is slightly sloppier than dough. This wonderful little recipe works with a variety of consistencies - from slightly soggier than normal dough all the way to just-about-pourable.
Add the 3 1/6th cups of Oil, and mix as little as necessary to combine all ingredients. Overmixing can lead to tough biscuits, so be careful not to fall for that trap!
Take your glass dish from the oven, and pour/scoop/scrape your dough into it. Smooth it over the top if necessary, to ensure even sized biscuits. (no worries if you don't do this well, they still taste great).
Oil a blunt knife and dip it in flour, and use it to cut your dough into 9 even squares.
Bake in the oven for 10-12 minutes, checking at 8, until they're golden brown.
Remove from the oven and serve.

EASY SOUTHERN-STYLE BISCUITS

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I'm not a great baker, but I like to make biscuits to go along with soups and stews. This recipe is simple, but gets great results. There are two keys. The first is to handle the dough as little as possible, and never, ever use a rolling pin. The second is to add the milk slowly - the amount varies between 3/4 - 1 cup to get the right consistency. I don't know why!

Provided by profken

Categories Breads

Time 25m

Yield 12 muffins, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons baking powder
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
5 tablespoons unsalted butter (cut back on salt if you only have salted butter)
3/4-1 cup milk (can be whole or skim)

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 400.
2. Sift dry ingredients into a bowl. Transfer to a food processor along with the butter, cut into small pieces. Pulse 5-6 times until just blended.
3. Return flour mixture to bowl, and add 3/4 cup milk. Stir until dough can easily be formed into a ball. If mixture is too dry, slowly add up to 1/4 cup more milk until proper consistency is reached.
4. Let the dough rest for 30 minutes.
5. Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray. Put the dough directly on the baking sheet and use hands to press into a rectangle approximately 1 inch thick. Cut dough into biscuit shapes using a floured glass or biscuit cutter.
6. Organize biscuits on pan so that sides are touching. Bake 10 - 12 minutes until golden brown. Watch carefully to avoid burning bottoms.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 399.8, Fat 16.7, SaturatedFat 10.3, Cholesterol 44.6, Sodium 1151.6, Carbohydrate 54.6, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 3.3, Protein 8.1

Tips:

Use cold butter: Cold butter creates flaky layers in the biscuits. Cut the butter into small pieces and chill it before using.
Don't overwork the dough: Overworking the dough will make the biscuits tough. Mix the ingredients just until the dough comes together.
Let the dough rest: Resting the dough allows the gluten to relax, which makes the biscuits more tender. Let the dough rest for at least 30 minutes before rolling it out.
Bake the biscuits in a hot oven: A hot oven helps the biscuits to rise quickly and evenly. Preheat the oven to 450°F before baking the biscuits.
Brush the biscuits with melted butter: Brushing the biscuits with melted butter before baking gives them a golden brown crust.

Conclusion:

Southern biscuits are a delicious and versatile side dish that can be served with a variety of meals. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a few simple tips, you can make perfect Southern biscuits every time.