Best 5 Grandma Geraldines Famous Biscuits Recipes

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

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.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

GRANDMA'S BISCUITS



Grandma's Biscuits image

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

2 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup shortening
2/3 cup 2% milk
1 large egg, lightly beaten

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



Grandma Love's Biscuits image

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

3 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/2 tablespoons sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
3/4 cup butter or 3/4 cup margarine
3/4 cup milk
1 egg, lightly beaten

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



Grandma's Baking Powder Biscuits image

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

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons white sugar
4 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon cream of tartar
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup vegetable shortening
1 egg
⅔ cup milk

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



Greg's Southern Biscuits image

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

½ teaspoon lard
2 cups all-purpose flour
¾ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 tablespoons butter, frozen
2 tablespoons lard, frozen
1 teaspoon bacon drippings
1 cup buttermilk

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



Grandmother Walters's Biscuits image

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

2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
2 tablespoons baking powder
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
5 tablespoons cold butter, preferably European style, diced
1 cup whole milk

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!

Related Topics