In the realm of breakfast and brunch, few things can rival the irresistible charm of light and fluffy biscuits. These golden-brown delicacies, with their tender interiors and crisp exteriors, have the power to transform an ordinary morning into a culinary celebration. Whether you prefer them slathered in butter and jam, smothered in sausage gravy, or simply savored on their own, there's no denying the universal appeal of a perfectly crafted biscuit. If you've ever embarked on the quest to create these culinary wonders in your own kitchen, you know that the pursuit of the perfect biscuit can be a daunting task. With countless recipes and techniques vying for attention, it can be difficult to know where to start. Fear not, dear biscuit enthusiast, for this comprehensive guide will equip you with the knowledge and expertise to consistently produce light and fluffy biscuits that will delight your taste buds and earn you rave reviews from friends and family alike.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
WHITE LILY® LIGHT AND FLUFFY BISCUITS
These light and versatile biscuits come together so easily and are ready to eat in no time.
Provided by White Lily
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips White Lily®
Time 25m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Heat oven to 475 degrees F.
- Place flour in large bowl. Cut in shortening with pastry blender or 2 knives until crumbs are the size of peas. Add buttermilk, stirring with fork just until flour is moistened.
- Turn dough onto lightly floured surface. Knead gently 5 to 6 times, just until a smooth dough is formed. Roll dough into a 7-inch circle that is 3/4- to 1-inch thick. Cut out 7 to 8 biscuits using a floured 2-inch biscuit cutter. Place on baking sheet, about 1-inch apart. (For softer biscuits, arrange so that edges almost touch.) Shape dough scraps into a ball. Pat out until 3/4-inch thick. Cut out additional biscuits.
- Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven. Brush with butter, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 126.4 calories, Carbohydrate 15.4 g, Cholesterol 5.7 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 263 mg, Sugar 0.7 g
LIGHT AND FLUFFY BISCUITS
If you like biscuits, I am sure you will like this one. I can't tell you how many batches I baked to come up with this recipe. I wanted to make a light, fluffy biscuit that didn't choke you on the way down and I finally achieved my goal. They are great with gravy.
Provided by skeptic777
Categories Breads
Time 30m
Yield 24 24 BISCUITS, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine the flour, salt, baking powder and sugar. in your mixer bowl, cut in the shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- beat eggs and milk with fork and mix with dry ingredients.
- mix lightly then turn onto a well floured surface. the dough will be moist so you will have to spinkle with a little flour. knead 20 times.
- roll to 3/4 in thick. cut with biscuit cutter and place on lightly greased baking sheet so they are touching each other. brush top with butter or margarin.
- bake in 450 degree preheated oven for 15 to 18 minutes.
- remove from oven and let cool 5 minutes then place on cooling rack.
LIGHT AND FLUFFY BUTTERMILK BISCUITS
Make and share this Light and Fluffy Buttermilk Biscuits recipe from Food.com.
Provided by YungB
Categories Breads
Time 27m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
- Sift together flour, baking powder, sugar, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt into a bowl.
- Cut in the 1 stick of chilled butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Make a well in center of flour mixture; add buttermilk all at once and stir just until dough clings together.
- Gently knead dough about 10-12 times on a floured surface.
- Pat dough out to 1/2 inch think.
- Cut dough with a 2 1/2 inch biscuit cutter or a glass.
- Dredge buiscuits in the 1/2 stick melted butter.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until golden.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 460.2, Fat 24, SaturatedFat 14.9, Cholesterol 62.8, Sodium 709.4, Carbohydrate 53.1, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 4.5, Protein 8.2
SOUTHERN BREAKFAST BISCUITS - EASY BUT LIGHT AND FLUFFY
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
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.
SPELT FLOUR BISCUITS- LIGHT AND FLUFFY AND FULL OF FLAVOR
Getting heartburn and indigestion from processed flours, my wife has looked for alternative organic ones. Having found spelt flour I had to create a recipe that would incorporate it and still be good tasting, filling, and healthy.
Provided by M A Lewis
Categories Breads
Time 24m
Yield 1 per person, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- In large mixing bowl, blend flour, baking powder and salt. Cut in butter until dough is crumbly. Small pea sized pellets formed. Slowly add milk while mixing. The dough should pull away from sides of bowl. More milk if still to dry/crumbly, less milk if pasty.
- If adding other ingredients*, do so before adding milk.
- Bake in oven for 10-15 minutes depending on oven. Top will look golden brown and bottom edge is visibly brown as well.
- Remove from oven and serve with gravy, butter, jam, syrup, honey -- options are endless -- these are compatable with just about anything.
Tips:
- Use cold butter: This will help to create flaky layers in your biscuits.
- Don't overwork the dough: Overworking the dough will make your biscuits tough.
- Chill the dough before baking: This will help to prevent the biscuits from spreading too much in the oven.
- Bake the biscuits in a hot oven: This will help to create a crispy exterior and a fluffy interior.
- Brush the biscuits with melted butter before baking: This will help to give them a golden brown color.
Conclusion:
Making light and fluffy biscuits is not difficult, but it does require a little bit of practice. By following the tips above, you can create delicious biscuits that your family and friends will love. Whether you're serving them for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, these biscuits are sure to be a hit.
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