JAMES BEARD'S MAMA'S BISCUITS

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These easy-to-make biscuits are "out of this world" according to famed and award-winning chef James Beard. Perhaps he liked them so much because he grew up eating them - they are a specialty of his mother!

Provided by Martha Price

Categories     Biscuits

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 c sifted all-purpose flour
1 Tbsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 Tbsp sugar, optional
3/4 to 1 c heavy cream
4 Tbsp butter

Steps:

  • 1. Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees
  • 2. Sift flour, baking powder and salt (and sugar, if using) into a bowl. Add heavy cream to make a light dough. Pat or roll 1/2 inch thick. Cut into rounds with a floured cutter or glass 1 to 1 and 1/2 inch in diameter.
  • 3. Melt butter in 9-by-9-inch baking pan or small skillet. Dip each biscuit in butter on both sides and place either in pan or on a buttered cookie sheet (If you like your biscuits crisp on top and bottom and soft in the center, bake them in the (oven-going) pan.
  • 4. Bake 12 - 15 minutes in the 400ยบ oven, or until golden.

Jayden Oliver
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I've tried many biscuit recipes, but this one is my favorite. It's the perfect balance of sweet and savory.


Hadeel Almanaseer
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These biscuits are the perfect way to start your day. They're light, fluffy, and delicious.


Briannah Stevens
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I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients. I always have everything I need on hand.


Malik Sadaam
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These biscuits are so easy to make, and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Cristiano Azevedo
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I've been making these biscuits for years, and they're always a hit. They're the perfect addition to any meal.


Alexander Nielsen
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These biscuits are the perfect comfort food. They're warm, fluffy, and buttery.


Lovely Torres
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. These biscuits are so much better than the ones I used to buy at the store.


Hamza Production
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These biscuits are delicious! I love the crispy edges and the soft, fluffy centers.


Icey World
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I've made these biscuits several times now, and they always turn out perfect. They're a staple in my kitchen.


Daudi Mugema
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These biscuits are perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They're also great for snacks.


Anene Kamsiyochi
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I love that this recipe uses buttermilk. It gives the biscuits a wonderful tang.


Md.Rabbina Hasan
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These biscuits are so easy to make, and they're always a hit with my guests.


Glen Calhoun
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I've been looking for a good biscuit recipe for ages, and I've finally found it! These biscuits are everything I was looking for: light, fluffy, and buttery.


Abu g
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I'm not a huge fan of biscuits, but these were really good. They were light and fluffy, and the flavor was perfect.


Rashid Khan 19
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I was skeptical about using buttermilk, but it really made a difference in the flavor of the biscuits. They were so moist and flavorful.


Syed Gohar Abbas Gillani
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These biscuits were a hit with my family! They disappeared in minutes.


Susmita Roy
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I've tried many biscuit recipes, but this one is by far the best. The biscuits are light and airy, with a perfect golden brown crust.


Mantwa Nkosi
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These biscuits are so fluffy and delicious! I love the subtle sweetness from the buttermilk.