Fried Biscuits

"Deep fried biscuits not for for dieters but delicious for breakfast or with soup. These can also be made ahead and reheated. Recipe source: Bon Appetit (July 1980)"
 
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Ready In:
22mins
Ingredients:
7
Yields:
4 dozen
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ingredients

  • 3 12 teaspoons yeast
  • 2 cups warm milk
  • 14 cup shortening (Crisco)
  • 3 12 - 4 12 cups flour
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • oil (for deep frying)
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directions

  • Dissolve yeast in milk and let stand 10 minutes or until foamy.
  • Stir in shortening.
  • Gradually add flour, sugar and salt and mix until smooth.
  • Cover with a damp cloth or plastic wrap and let stand until doubled (2 hours).
  • On a floured board roll dough into rectangle 1/4 inch thick.
  • Heat oil in deep frying or large skillet to 375-degrees F.
  • Cut dough with biscuit cutter (or use a drinking glass) and drop a few at a time into the oil.
  • When biscuit is puffed and brown turn and brown other side.
  • Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
  • These can be made ahead and reheated in a 200-degree oven for 5-10 minutes.

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Reviews

  1. Excellent! I made these today. I didn't know what to expect but I was very very happy when they came out so light and tender and airy. Note: make sure you roll out the dough thin as stated. Otherwise, the biscuits will come out heavy.
     
  2. Yummy! This is great! I made it today and my husband loved it .. thanks for posting!
     
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