In the realm of comfort food, few dishes hold a candle to the legendary "Grandma Geraldine's Famous Biscuits." These fluffy, golden-brown morsels have captivated taste buds for generations, leaving a trail of fond memories and satisfied cravings in their wake. Whether served fresh out of the oven with a generous slather of butter or as an accompaniment to hearty stews and soups, Grandma Geraldine's biscuits have earned a cherished place in culinary hearts. As we embark on a journey to uncover the secrets behind this beloved recipe, let us delve into the history, techniques, and ingredients that make these biscuits truly exceptional.
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GRANDMA'S BISCUITS
Homemade biscuits add a warm and comforting touch to any meal. My grandmother makes these tender biscuits to go with her seafood chowder. -Melissa Obernesser, Utica, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 25m
Yield 10 biscuits.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450°. In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add milk; stir just until moistened., Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead gently 8-10 times. Pat dough into a 10x4-in. rectangle. Cut rectangle lengthwise in half; cut crosswise to make 10 squares., Place 1 in. apart on an ungreased baking sheet; brush tops with egg. Bake until golden brown, 8-10 minutes. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 165 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 371mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
GRANDMA LOVE'S BISCUITS
I call these Grandma Love's biscuits, but really they came off of the Clabber Girl Baking Powder can, although it is not there anymore. Grandma always served these on Christmas morning or with gravy at Grandpa's request. Twenty years later, they are still my favorite biscuit.
Provided by NancyAnne
Categories Breads
Time 45m
Yield 24 biscuits (or so), 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 425°F
- Sift together into a bowl the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cream of tartar.
- Add the butter or margarine. With a fork or a pastry blender cut the butter in util the mixture resembles coarse meal. Stir in the milk and the egg, just until combined. Turn the dough onto a floured board and knead lightly 4 or 5 strokes. Roll or pat (being careful to handle the dough as little as necessary) into a 1/2-3/4-inch thick round. Cut with a biscuit cutter and place on an ungreased baking sheet, farther apart if you like crispy edges, and closer together if you like them soft.
- Bake at 425F for 10-15 minutes. (For elevations of 500 feet or more use 4 teaspoons of baking powder.).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 242.9, Fat 12.8, SaturatedFat 7.8, Cholesterol 50.3, Sodium 377.2, Carbohydrate 27.8, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 2.8, Protein 4.4
GRANDMA'S BAKING POWDER BISCUITS
This is my grandmother's biscuit recipe. It is my all-time favorite and has a really good flavor to it. Be sure not to roll out too thin, you want high biscuits! I usually just pat out the dough to the desired thickness, usually 1/2 inch.
Provided by IMACOOKY1
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Biscuits
Time 25m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
- Sift flour, sugar, baking powder, cream of tartar, and salt into a bowl. Use a pastry cutter to chop vegetable shortening into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs. Whisk egg and milk together in a separate bowl and slowly add milk mixture to flour mixture, stirring as you pour, until dough is moistened and well-mixed. Drop dough by spoonfuls onto an ungreased baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven until biscuits have risen and are golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 173.3 calories, Carbohydrate 19.1 g, Cholesterol 16.6 mg, Fat 9.4 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 271.3 mg, Sugar 2.8 g
GREG'S SOUTHERN BISCUITS
Light and fluffy and the closest thing I've found to my grandmother's biscuits. Delicious for jams, butter, honey, corn syrup, or just great bread for any meal. My grandmother used to make them pretty much every day.
Provided by GregWmson
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Biscuits
Time 35m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet with 1/2 teaspoon of lard.
- Mix together the flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder in a bowl. Grate the frozen butter and 2 tablespoons frozen lard into the flour mixture with a cheese grater; stir lightly 1 or 2 times to mix. With your fingers, make a well in the middle of the flour mixture, and pour the bacon drippings and buttermilk into the well. With just the tips of your fingers, stir lightly and quickly to just bring the dough together before the butter and lard melt. Dough will be sticky.
- Scrape dough out onto a floured surface, and gently pat the dough flat. Sprinkle the top of the dough with flour, and fold it in half; pat down, fold again, and repeat until you have folded the dough 4 or 5 times. With a rolling pin, roll the dough out to a square about 1 inch thick. Cut the biscuit dough into rounds with a 2 1/2-inch biscuit cutter or the floured edge of a drinking glass by pushing straight down (twisting the cutter will seal the edge and keep the biscuits from rising). Lay the biscuits onto the prepared baking sheet so the edges just touch.
- Bake in the preheated oven until risen and lightly golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 188.9 calories, Carbohydrate 25.6 g, Cholesterol 12.7 mg, Fat 7.5 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 433.4 mg, Sugar 1.6 g
GRANDMOTHER WALTERS'S BISCUITS
Provided by John Besh
Categories Bread Milk/Cream Breakfast Brunch Side Bake Kid-Friendly Mardi Gras Potluck Butter Sugar Conscious Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher Small Plates
Yield Makes about 1 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 1. Preheat the oven to 425°F. Sift the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt into a mixing bowl. Using a fork or a pastry cutter, cut the butter into the flour until it resembles cornmeal. Add the milk, stirring until the dough just comes together to form a ball.
- 2. Turn the dough out onto a well-floured surface. Gently pat the dough down with your hands and fold it over on itself. Pat the dough down and fold it over once or twice more. Loosely cover the dough with a clean kitchen towel and let it rest for a half hour or so.
- 3. Being careful not to overwork the dough, roll it out until it is 3/4 to 1 inch thick. Cut dough into biscuits using whatever cutter you like. Grandmother used an inverted juice glass, which was really an old preserves jar. For more biscuits, use a smaller glass.
- 4. Place the biscuits on a cookie sheet and bake until uniformly golden brown, 10-14 minutes.
Tips:
- Using cold butter: Chilling the butter before using helps create flaky layers in the biscuits.
- Cutting the butter into small pieces: This helps distribute the butter evenly throughout the dough.
- Working the dough quickly: Overworking the dough can result in tough biscuits.
- Chilling the dough before baking: This helps develop the flavor and texture of the biscuits.
- Baking the biscuits in a hot oven: This helps create a golden crust and fluffy interior.
Conclusion:
Grandma Geraldine's Famous Biscuits are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create these delicious biscuits that are perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to make some amazing biscuits!
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