In the realm of comfort food, few things can surpass the allure of Grandma's old-fashioned buttermilk biscuits. These tender, flaky, and melt-in-your-mouth delights have been a staple in kitchens across the generations, passed down from grandmother to grandchild, each carrying a unique story and a cherished tradition. With their golden-brown exterior and soft, fluffy interiors, these buttermilk biscuits are more than just a breakfast staple; they are a symbol of family, love, and the warmth of home. Whether served with butter and jam, smothered in gravy, or enjoyed as a side to a hearty meal, these buttermilk biscuits are sure to evoke memories of simpler times and bring a taste of nostalgia to the table.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
GRANDMA'S SOUTHERN BUTTERMILK BISCUITS
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 F.
- In a large bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda and sugar.
- Cut in butter-flavored shortening with a pastry cutter.
- Grate in butter, tossing occasionally.
- Stir in buttermilk until dough is wet and sticky.
- Generously flour a work surface.
- Turn dough out onto floured surface.
- Sprinkle a little flour on the dough and your hands and begin to gently knead and fold the dough.
- Add more flour as needed, but not too much, just enough so that the dough is manageable. Wet dough makes the best biscuits!
- Fold the dough over several times.(This will create layers.)
- Pat the dough out into a 1-inch thick rectangle.
- Dip the biscuit cutter into flour and cut out the biscuits. (do not twist the cutter)
- Place biscuits on pan, with the sides touching.
- Brush tops of biscuits with a very light coating of mayonnaise.
- Bake for 14 minutes or until tops are golden. (For a dark golden color, flip the oven to a low broil for the last 2 minutes. Be sure to keep your eyes on it at all times)
- Remove from oven and brush with butter.
- Serve warm.
OLD-FASHIONED BUTTERMILK BISCUITS
My family gobbles up these biscuits, which are low in fat, cholesterol and sugar. I almost always make these now instead of my old shortening-based recipe. -Wendy Masters, Grand Valley, Ontario
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 20m
Yield 8 biscuits.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar and salt. Combine the buttermilk, oil and sour cream; stir into flour mixture just until moistened. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead 8-10 times. , Pat or roll out to 1/2-in. thickness; cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. biscuit cutter. Place 2 in. apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 8-12 minutes or until lightly golden brown. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 142 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 276mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic exchanges
GRANDMA WILLIAMS' BISCUITS
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Grease three 9-inch pie tins with 2 teaspoons lard.
- Put the biscuit mix in a bowl and make a well in the middle of the flour. Put the lard in the well and add the buttermilk. Gently mix the buttermilk and lard into the flour with your hands until a soft dough forms. If the dough is dry, add a little more buttermilk; if it's too wet, add a little more flour. Coat your hands well with flour and gently form the dough into balls a little larger than a golf ball. Place the dough balls in the pie tins, 7 per tin. Gently press each ball down to flatten.
- Bake until lightly browned on top and the biscuits release from the tins when you give them a shake, 30 to 35 minutes. Remove from the oven and rub the tops of the biscuits with the butter or margarine. Serve hot!
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
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'S BUTTERMILK SYRUP
This was my grandma's most coveted recipe and we had it every time we went there. This is always a special treat and French toast with this syrup is one of my favorite breakfasts!
Provided by Katie Madrian
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Syrup Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat sugar, buttermilk, and butter in a saucepan over medium heat until mixture starts to boil, about 5 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat and stir baking soda and vanilla into buttermilk mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 274.9 calories, Carbohydrate 34.4 g, Cholesterol 41.5 mg, Fat 15.5 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 9.8 g, Sodium 340.2 mg, Sugar 34.4 g
OLD-FASHIONED BUTTERMILK BISCUITS
the amount of buttermilk that is added depends on the brand of flour used and the weather (high humidity requires less). in short, always start with the minimum about, then add more as needed.
Provided by hubert cumberdale
Categories Breads
Time 35m
Yield 12 2 1/2-inch biscuits, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- preheat oven to 425 degrees and lightly grease a baking sheet; set aside.
- sift together the flour, baking powder, soda, and salt in a large bowl. cut the butter into the mix using a pastry blender or 2 knives until the mix resembles coarse meal.
- add 1 1/4 cups of buttermilk and mix lightly just until the dough begins to stick together (do not overmix). add up to 4 tbsp more buttermilk, 1 tbsp at a time, if the dough is dry.
- turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and press together lightly just until the dough forms a ball (do not overwork).
- roll or pat the dough out to 3/4-inch thickness and cut with floured biscuit cutter or upside down glass.
- place biscuits onto baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes, until golden brown. serve immediately!
Nutrition Facts :
Tips:
- Use cold butter and buttermilk. This will help to create flaky biscuits.
- Do not overwork the dough. Overworking the dough will make the biscuits tough.
- Roll out the dough to a thickness of 1/2 inch. This will help to ensure that the biscuits are cooked evenly.
- Bake the biscuits in a hot oven. This will help to create a golden brown crust.
- Serve the biscuits warm with butter, honey, or your favorite jam.
Conclusion:
These old-fashioned buttermilk biscuits are a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast or dinner side. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a batch of fluffy, flaky biscuits that the whole family will love. So next time you're looking for a comforting and classic recipe, give these buttermilk biscuits a try.
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