SCOTT PEACOCK'S CLASSIC BUTTERMILK BISCUITS
Biscuit recipes don't vary much. Usually, the difference between a good biscuit and a great one is technique. Scott Peacock honed the technique taught to him by the great Southern cook Edna Lewis while he was a chef at Watershed restaurant in Decatur, Ga. It's a touch fussy - one is required to make baking powder from baking soda and cream of tartar - but the results are superior.
Provided by Christine Muhlke
Categories dinner, weekday, side dish
Time 30m
Yield Makes 12 to 16 biscuits
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Set a rack in the upper third of the oven and preheat to 500 degrees. Sift together the cream of tartar and baking soda to make baking powder. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt. Add the lard or butter. Working quickly, rub it between your fingertips until half is coarsely blended and the remaining pieces are 3/4-inch thick.
- Make a well in center of the flour. Add all the buttermilk and stir the mixture quickly, just until it has blended and a sticky dough forms. (If the dough appears dry, add 1 to 2 tablespoons buttermilk.)
- Immediately turn the dough onto a generously floured surface. Using floured hands, briskly knead about 10 times until a ball forms. Gently flatten the dough and, using a floured rolling pin, roll to 3/4-inch thick.
- Using a fork dipped in flour, pierce the dough through at 1/2-inch intervals. Flour a 2 1/2- or 3-inch biscuit cutter. Stamp out rounds and arrange on a heavy, parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake until golden, about 12 minutes. Remove and brush with melted butter. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 273, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 36 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 218 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Ikenna Chukwu
[email protected]I love these biscuits! They're so versatile, you can serve them with anything from gravy to jam. They're also great for making sandwiches.
John Hari
[email protected]These biscuits are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort. They're so delicious and they're sure to impress your guests.
Caiden7b Gamer
[email protected]I've made these biscuits several times and they're always a hit. They're the perfect addition to any brunch or dinner party.
Caleb Rardin
[email protected]These biscuits are the perfect comfort food. They're so warm and fluffy, and they just melt in your mouth. I love them!
budsfor Buddiesytt
[email protected]I'm new to baking and these biscuits were the perfect recipe to start with. They were easy to make and they turned out delicious. I'm definitely going to be making them again.
Stephen Wanjiku
[email protected]I made these biscuits for my picky kids and they loved them! That's saying something.
Abdullah Al Mahdi
[email protected]I'm a professional chef and I have to say, these biscuits are some of the best I've ever tasted. They're so light and fluffy, and they have the perfect amount of tang. I highly recommend them!
rebecca wakarema
[email protected]I'm allergic to buttermilk, so I substituted it with almond milk. The biscuits turned out great! I'm so glad I found this recipe.
Chiedozie Dominion
[email protected]These biscuits are way too sweet for my taste. I'll definitely be reducing the amount of sugar next time.
Mahabul islam Mafouj
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my biscuits turned out flat and dense. I'm not sure what went wrong.
Syeda farheen Ali shah
[email protected]These biscuits were a bit dry for my taste. I think I'll try adding a little more butter next time.
David Stoller
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. These biscuits are amazing! They're so light and fluffy, and they have the perfect amount of buttermilk flavor. I'll definitely be making them again.
novalla davis
[email protected]These biscuits are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth it. They're so delicious and they make the perfect addition to any special occasion meal.
Jaya Khanal
[email protected]I've been making these biscuits for years and they never disappoint. They're always light and fluffy, and they have the perfect amount of buttermilk tang. I highly recommend them!
chris cox
[email protected]These biscuits are the perfect addition to any meal. They're so versatile, you can serve them with anything from gravy to jam. I love them!
Kanyi Alex
[email protected]I made these biscuits for a brunch party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them! I'll definitely be making them again.
Eric Nduta
[email protected]These biscuits were a hit with my family! They disappeared in no time. I'll definitely be making them again soon.
Asmat Neyazi
[email protected]I'm not much of a baker, but these biscuits turned out great! They were easy to make and they tasted delicious. I'll definitely be making them again.
Sudais Faisal
[email protected]HOLY MOLY! These biscuits are the bomb! I've tried so many buttermilk biscuit recipes and these are by far the best. They're so fluffy and buttery, and they have the perfect amount of tang. I'll never use another recipe again.