Fluffy Southern Biscuits
"These turn nice and golden and have a slightly crisp outside with a fluffy, buttery inside. I like these because they taste so good and are healthier than the traditional version, using margarine instead of shortening, butter, or lard. Buttermilk can be subbed for milk for a tangier flavor. Feel free to post pictures, and thanks!!"
photo by Annacia
- Ready In:
- 22mins
- Ingredients:
- 6
- Yields:
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16 small biscuits
- Serves:
- 8-16
ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 6 tablespoons margarine (stick)
- 3⁄4 cup milk
directions
- Preheat oven to 450°F.
- Sift together dry ingredients, then add margarine and cut in until coarse and crumbly like cornmeal.
- Add milk and mix with a fork.
- On a floured surface, knead gently turning over several times. Roll out to 1/2 inch thickness and cut out biscuits. Place with sides touching on an ungreased cookie sheet.
- OR drop by large spoonfuls onto an ungreased baking sheet with sides touching.
- Bake for 9-12 minutes, till golden, turning around once halfway through for even browning.
- Serve warm with butter and fried chicken!
Questions & Replies
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Can I use 2% milk? -
Can I deep fry them instead of bake?
Reviews
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I found this because a well meaning relative went to the store to get butter for biscuits and came back with stick margarine. I was extremely skeptical when I made this (tripled the recipe for reunion) and everyone loved them. They were extremely fluffy and not tough at all. Thank you! -
I made these biscuits for breakfast this morning and all I have to say is WOW!!!!!!. I have been looking for a GOOD recipe and I have finally found it. I made the cut out biscuits and they were perfect. I only made a few teeny weenie adjustment: I beat an egg in with the milk before I added it to my flour mixture, I used a stick (8 tablespoons) of butter instead of margarine and I didn't roll my mixture. When I turned it onto my floured surface I gently kneaded it just to incorporate some of the flour because I still wanted it to be somewhat moist.After that I just patted and pressed it out to the thickness I wanted. I was able to cut a dozen med sizebiscuits. Boy did they fluff up! These are the best and the easiest biscuits I have EVER made and I have made my share. Thank you God's Sugarcookie -
Just made your biscuits for the first time - I used buttermilk and they came out great - will be making them again - these will be my go to recipe - simple and fast.. Just wondering if they can be frozen at the dough part - I’m thinking of making double the batch - cut them out into squares as there will be no scraps and I want to freeze them at this stage. Again the recipe was great..
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These biscuts were easy and quick. They were light. I did subsitute buttermilk for the regular. What we didn't eat with our soup, we enjoyed for dessert with butter and jelly! -
I doubled the recipe and instead of milk used 2 cups of heavy cream mixed with 2 tbsp of white vinegar. Seriously soooo good!
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I made these biscuits for breakfast this morning and all I have to say is WOW!!!!!!. I have been looking for a GOOD recipe and I have finally found it. I made the cut out biscuits and they were perfect. I only made a few teeny weenie adjustment: I beat an egg in with the milk before I added it to my flour mixture, I used a stick (8 tablespoons) of butter instead of margarine and I didn't roll my mixture. When I turned it onto my floured surface I gently kneaded it just to incorporate some of the flour because I still wanted it to be somewhat moist.After that I just patted and pressed it out to the thickness I wanted. I was able to cut a dozen med sizebiscuits. Boy did they fluff up! These are the best and the easiest biscuits I have EVER made and I have made my share. Thank you God's Sugarcookie
RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
I love baking best of all, especially breads and cookies, and I'm always looking for new bread recipes to try. I also enjoy recipes using fresh fruits that are refreshing and not overly sugary. I am very sporty and active so I like foods that give you a lot of energy with good nutrition too.
