Best 7 Old Fashioned Fluffy Biscuits Recipes

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In the realm of breakfast pastries, few can rival the allure of a warm, fluffy biscuit. These delectable treats, often associated with Southern cuisine, evoke memories of family gatherings and cozy mornings. With their golden-brown crusts and soft, flaky interiors, old-fashioned fluffy biscuits are a culinary delight that can elevate any meal. Whether you prefer them slathered in butter and jam or crumbled in gravy, these biscuits promise an unforgettable eating experience. In this article, we will delve into the world of old-fashioned fluffy biscuits, providing you with insights into their history, variations, and techniques for achieving the perfect biscuit. Along the way, we will explore the secrets behind their irresistible flavor and texture, ensuring that you can recreate these culinary gems in your own kitchen.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

OLD-FASHIONED BISCUITS



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Fresh-from-the-oven biscuits can be yours in no time. Serve them with the omelet here or a steaming mug of coffee or tea. Either way, you'll love every bite! -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 4 biscuits.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cake flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 ounce cold reduced-fat cream cheese
1 tablespoon cold butter
1/4 cup plus 1/2 teaspoon buttermilk, divided

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the flours, baking powder, sugar, salt and baking soda. Cut in cream cheese and butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in 1/4 cup buttermilk just until moistened. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead 5-6 times., Pat or roll out to 1/2-in. thickness; cut with a floured 2-in. biscuit cutter., Place 2 in. apart on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Brush with remaining buttermilk. Bake at 400° for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167 calories, Fat 4g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 355mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

FLUFFY BISCUITS



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If you're looking for a flaky basic biscuit, this recipe is the best. These golden brown rolls bake up tall, light and tender. They're good on their own, but taste even better served warm and spread with butter or jam. -Nancy Horsburgh, Everett, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield about 8 biscuits.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shortening
1 large egg, room temperature
2/3 cup 2% milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. In a bowl, whisk together first 4 ingredients. Cut in shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Whisk together egg and milk. Add to dry ingredients; stir just until moistened. Dough will be wet. , On a well-floured surface, knead dough gently 8-10 times. Roll to 1/2-in. thickness; cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. biscuit cutter. Place on a lightly greased baking sheet. , Bake until golden brown, 10-12 minutes. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249 calories, Fat 13g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 407mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

FLAKY OLD FASHIONED BISCUITS



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Nothing beats warm flaky old fashioned biscuits straight from the oven. This fool-proof homemade biscuit recipe is easy to make and requires just 6 ingredients.

Provided by Rachel Farnsworth

Categories     Side

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup butter or shortening (cold)
1 cup milk or buttermilk
2 tablespoons melted butter (for brushing (optional))

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
  • Grate your butter using a cheese grater and stir into the flour mixture OR cut butter into small pieces and use a pastry cutter to cut the fat into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse meal or sand.
  • Gradually pour in the buttermilk or milk, stirring until the dough just comes together.
  • Turn the dough out onto a clean countertop and form it into a ball.
  • Press the dough flat until it is 1-inch thick. Use a circle biscuit cutter or a drinking glass to cut out your biscuits. Combine leftover scraps and continue re-pressing and cutting until all dough is used.
  • Place cut biscuits on an un-greased baking sheet and bake at 425 degrees for about 12-15 minutes, until the tops are nicely browned. Brush the tops with melted butter, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 large biscuit, Calories 310 kcal, Carbohydrate 37 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Cholesterol 42 mg, Sodium 556 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 4 g

GRANDMA'S BAKING POWDER BISCUITS



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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

NEVER FAIL BISCUITS



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These biscuits are a never fail recipe, they're easy to make and everyone enjoys them.

Provided by dakota kelly

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Biscuits

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
4 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon cream of tartar
2 teaspoons white sugar
½ cup butter, chilled and diced
¾ cup milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, sift together dry ingredients. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse oatmeal. Make a well in the center of the dry mixture and pour in the milk. Stir until dough begins to pull together then turn out onto a lightly floured surface.
  • Press dough together and then roll out until 3/4 inch thick. Cut into 2 inch round biscuits and place on an ungreased baking sheet.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes, or until golden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 464.7 calories, Carbohydrate 53.1 g, Cholesterol 64.7 mg, Fat 24.5 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 8.2 g, SaturatedFat 15.2 g, Sodium 834 mg, Sugar 4.4 g

OLD FASHIONED BISCUITS



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Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups all-purpose flour
3 TBS sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
3/4 cup cold butter, cut into small cubes
1 egg
1 cup milk or buttermilk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425*F Prepare baking sheet with liner or non-stick foil and set aside. In a large bowl combine flour, sugar, salt, baking powder & cream of tartar. Mix well. Toss in cubed butter. I like to take my stick of butter (3/4 cup) and cut it length wise, then turn it on it's side and cut it lengthwise again. You'll have 4 long pieces now. Then slice it and crumble butter into flour mixture. Using a pasty blender or forks, mix butter into flour. Don't over due it. You want to still see chunks of butter so don't mix it so well that you don't see them. In a small bowl, combine milk and egg - mix well. Add milk mixture into butter mixture and mix well. Spread additional flour onto a counter. Put biscuit mixture onto flour surface. Sprinkle biscuit dough with flour and roll out until 3/4 - 1 inch thick. You should see chunks of butter still in dough. Using the rim of a glass, cut out biscuits and transfer to a prepared cookie sheet. Bake in oven for 10 - 15 minutes or until golden color. Serve immediately and enjoy!

OLD-FASHIONED BAKING POWDER BISCUITS



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From a little Norwegian Recipes book of mine. These may be used for shortcakes. Makes 8 to 10 biscuits.

Provided by BeccaB3c

Categories     Breads

Time 25m

Yield 8-10 biscuits, 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup cream
1 well-beaten egg

Steps:

  • Sift dry ingredients together; add cream and egg.
  • Mix lightly together and roll out.
  • Bake on a cookie sheet in a 400 degree oven about 20 minutes or until light brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210.8, Fat 10.2, SaturatedFat 6, Cholesterol 59.6, Sodium 255.6, Carbohydrate 25.1, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 0.2, Protein 4.7

Tips:

  • Use buttermilk for a tangy flavor and extra fluffiness.
  • Don't overwork the dough, or the biscuits will be tough.
  • Roll out the dough to a thickness of about 1/2 inch for the best results.
  • Bake the biscuits in a hot oven for a golden brown crust.
  • Serve the biscuits warm with butter, honey, or your favorite jam.

Conclusion:

These old-fashioned fluffy biscuits are a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast or snack. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a batch of fluffy, golden brown biscuits that are sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a classic Southern recipe, give these biscuits a try!

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