Best 2 James Beards Baking Powder Biscuits Recipes

Calling all biscuit lovers! Are you searching for the ultimate recipe to create flaky, golden-brown biscuits that will tantalize your taste buds? Look no further than the legendary James Beard's Baking Powder Biscuits. Renowned for their light and fluffy texture, these biscuits are a testament to the culinary artistry of the esteemed chef and cookbook author. Get ready to uncover the secrets behind this classic recipe and embark on a delightful baking journey that will leave you and your loved ones craving more.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

JAMES BEARD'S BAKING POWDER BISCUITS

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I got this recipe from "Beard on Bread" many, many years ago. I always make them with chopped herbs and/or grated Parmesan to give them a little extra kick. They're wonderful!

Provided by KLHquilts

Categories Breads

Time 30m

Yield 12-18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon baking powder (double-acting)
3/4 cup milk
1/4 cup butter

Steps:

Sift flour into mixing bowl with baking powder and salt.
Using fingers, two knives, or a heavy fork, blend butter and flour into very fine particles. (Don't beat any longer than you absolutely must!).
Add milk and stir just enough to ake particles cling together -- it will be a very soft dough.
(You may have to add up to another 1/4 cup of milk, for a total of 1 cup of milk in the biscuit dough.) Turn on to floured surface and knead for about 1 minute.
Drop dough by large spoonfuls on to a baking sheet spritzed with baking spray.
Bake at 450 for 12-15 minutes.

JAMES BEARD'S CREAM BISCUITS

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Make and share this James Beard's Cream Biscuits recipe from Food.com.

Provided by KLHquilts

Categories Breads

Time 30m

Yield 12-18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder (double-acting)
3/4 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons granulated sugar

Steps:

Sift dry ingredients together.
Fold in cream until it makes a soft dough that can be easily handled. (You may need to add up to a full cup of cream).
Turn on to a floured board and knead for about one minute.
I make these as drop biscuits: Take a large mound of dough (one heaping tablespoonful) and dip into melted butter.
Arrange biscuits on a baking sheet spritzed with baking spray. Bake at 425 for 15-18 minutes.

Tips:

Use cold butter andtermilk: Cold butter andtermilk help to create a tender, flaky biscuit.
Don't overmix the dough: Overmixing the dough will result in tough biscuits.
Let the dough rest before baking: This will allow the gluten to relax and will result in a more tender biscuit.
Bake the biscuits in a hot oven: This will help to create a golden brown crust.
Serve the biscuits warm: Freshly baked biscuits are best served warm.

Conclusion:

James Beard's baking powder biscuits are a classic Southern recipe that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a batch of these delicious biscuits that are perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy bread recipe, give James Beard's baking powder biscuits a try.