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Tuesday, February 22, 2011

AGAIN....STEPS TO MAKING BISCUITS

Several emails asking about my biscuits
prompted me to show what my
dough looks like...
the texture, mainly.
It is VERY soft...
sticky...
If it seems the least bit DRY...add a little more milk...
just dust it with a little flour,
dust your hands, rolling pin and biscuit cutter
with a little flour.
(a clean can  makes the BEST biscuit cutter in the world)
Your dough should be hard to handle without flouring your hands
because it should be very soft.
2 cups flour
1 1/2 tsp. salt
2 Tbls. baking powder
3/4 cup buttermilk  (I always add at least 1 cup)
1/3 cup shortening
**
Roll as thick or as thin as you like..
450 oven for about 20 minutes..
always check as ovens vary
YUM # 1
♥
It doesn't hurt a single, solitary thing if you grill some ham slices
while biscuits are baking....
:)
OH BOY !
YUM # TWO
♥
Cooking in a cast iron skillet makes the bottom of the biscuits crispy and delicious.
YUM, # THREE
♥
Don't forget your wonderful jams or jellies..
In my case, it is the freshly cooked
APRICOT PERSERVES
YUM # FOUR
♥
 cute cute plate from thrifting...
25 cents...
 THIS is why it was so cheep cheap...
what to do with a big chip out of a cute plate ?
Why, cover it with biscuits, OF COURSE !
OR...
Go to your drawer of colored pens,
and do a little
doo-wa-diddy
to the boo-boo.... 

and then ENJOY YOUR CUTE, HANDPAINTED PLATE !!
MR. COCKA
and
MRS. DOODLE DOO
YUM # FIVE
♥
I thought I heard the song of angels when I bit into this !
YUM # SIX
(sometimes....most of the time....I am overrunning with YUMS)
♥
Don't forget your
CUP OF JOY......
♥♥♥
Linking with:
TOP 5 YUMS WEDNESDAY
GOOD LIFE WEDNESDAY
WOW ME WEDNESDAY
FULL PLATE THURSDAY
Thank you, ladies, for hosting..
and thanks to all who came by today.
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36 comments:

  1. AmeliaFebruary 22, 2011 at 5:33 PM

    I agree home made biscuits are sooo good tasting...and easy to make. I fix them fairly often for me and the Mister.

    Sure do like your chicken/rooster dishes.

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  2. Sandi (Meme)February 22, 2011 at 5:53 PM

    Oh wow, my mouth is watering! thanks for sharing! Sandi

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  3. LynnFebruary 22, 2011 at 5:54 PM

    Oh how I'd love a big ole plate of this right about now! Thanks for the biscuit tips BJ:@)

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  4. AnonymousFebruary 22, 2011 at 5:58 PM

    BJ,
    Overrunning with Yums, what a blessing!
    The biscuits look scrumptious, as does the plate and everything on it!

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  5. Julie HarwardFebruary 22, 2011 at 6:08 PM

    I love the soft feel of the dough and the flour...yours look wonderful! ;D

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  6. Robin@DecoratingTennisGirlFebruary 22, 2011 at 6:09 PM

    Love your biscuits, Beeeej. I made them before and they are yummy!
    xoxo

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  7. Blondie's JournalFebruary 22, 2011 at 6:13 PM

    Thanks for the recipe, BJ! I have never made homemade biscuits before, maybe I will surprise hubby!

    XO,
    Jane

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  8. Sissie's Shabby CottageFebruary 22, 2011 at 7:04 PM

    Being a West Virginia girl, I grew up watching my Mom, aunts and Grandmom make homemade biscuits. And, I am proud that I can make good ones too. I think that one of the secrets to making them is to keep the dough moist as you said.

    Nothing better than fresh homemade biscuits from the oven with yummy perserves.
    Yours look wonderful, yum!

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  9. ~Lavender Dreamer~February 22, 2011 at 7:07 PM

    I absolutely LOVE homemade biscuits and I think the key is not to over work the dough! Well, that and buttermilk! You've made me hungry now! I would rather have biscuits than dessert! ♥♥♥

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  10. DeannaFebruary 22, 2011 at 7:14 PM

    My BJ, what a lovely plate of happiness! When I get to Lubbock, I am going to have you teach me how to make those biscuits!

    Deanna :D

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  11. debsFebruary 22, 2011 at 7:49 PM

    You have my mouth watering for biscuits now....good thing I made sugar cookies tonight! XO

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  12. StaceyFebruary 22, 2011 at 8:10 PM

    Mmmmmm, that looks delicious! You make the best food.

    Come by for a Shabby Apple dress give away. :)

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  13. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co.February 22, 2011 at 8:26 PM

    They look so good! And with a little jam, they are just oozing with goodness!

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  14. On Crooked CreekFebruary 22, 2011 at 8:28 PM

    BJ,
    Hm~m~. . .I'm thinking breakfast and it's almost bedtime. Now how am I suppose to sleep? Dreaming of biscuits and apricot jam, I suppose. I will, definitely try this soon! YUM! Thanks for sharing!
    Fondly,
    Pat

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  15. sarah abeahccottageFebruary 22, 2011 at 8:52 PM

    oooh I'd love to try these! I am a bit of a dreadful baker though...am looking for a few new things to try so maybe this will be it!

    sarahx

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  16. Pattie @ Olla-PodridaFebruary 22, 2011 at 8:53 PM

    I have been craving biscuits. Thanks for the tip about baking them in a cast iron pan. This never occurred to me, but I'm going to try it next time. Love those crispy bottoms! ;-)

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  17. xinexFebruary 22, 2011 at 8:54 PM

    Your are so funny, BJ. Love what you did to the pretty plate. Your bisquit looks so yummy! Thanks for the recipe...Christine

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  18. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleFebruary 22, 2011 at 9:23 PM

    BJ, I just want you to come cook for us for a week or so. I have comfy guest rooms all ready. Thanks for joining WUW this week.

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  19. PamelaFebruary 22, 2011 at 9:54 PM

    These look so good!!
    I cannot wait to make them.
    Thanks for sharing the recipe!!

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  20. SarahFebruary 22, 2011 at 11:15 PM

    BJ, your biscuits look yummy! I made heart shaped ones last Sunday. ;-)
    You know that new plate of yours is pulling at my heartstrings. What a great find! So glad it found a good home where it will be appreciated!
    ~ Sarah

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  21. TheresaFebruary 23, 2011 at 5:32 AM

    YOUR food looks so yummy ALL the time, even on a chipped plate:) Thanks for sharing the recipe and making me hungry this morning! Have a blessed day my friend! HUGS!

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  22. Laurie at Turner FarmFebruary 23, 2011 at 5:49 AM

    YUM!!! Love those biscuits and Love cooking them in a cast iron skillet. Nothing like it. Your photos are fabulous. Definitely a huge YUM for the day! ~Blessings xoxo
    http://welcometotheturnerfarm.blogspot.com YUM-Top 5

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  23. Shortbread and GingerFebruary 23, 2011 at 6:44 AM

    These look great! We call them scones in Scotland - yum!
    Liz

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  24. Debbie--http://refreshrestyle.com/February 23, 2011 at 8:17 AM

    That makes me really hungry...and I am on a diet! Those photos are so good, I can taste it all! Thanks for sharing!

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  25. Yvonne @ StoneGableFebruary 23, 2011 at 8:24 AM

    Iam a horrid biscuit maker.Thanks for the instruction!
    Your's look like heavenly light clouds of goodness!
    xo Yvonne

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  26. Kathy@ Gone NorthFebruary 23, 2011 at 11:06 AM

    YUMMY!!! I have never made "homemade" before. Ours always come from the cardboard can : )
    Maybe I'll try your recipe & surprise my Mr. Sweet : )
    (though I wouldn't want him to keel over from the shock : )

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  27. RitaFebruary 23, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    You are the smart one this week coming up with these perfect crumpets and now biscuits. Over the years, I practice making these and they never came out like yours(mine were not sticky)I think that was my problem. Your recipe is being kept for my next attempt at making biscuits. Thank you BJ my friend.
    Rita

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  28. Auntie sezzzzzz...February 23, 2011 at 1:29 PM

    Bake 'em... In a cast iron skillet! Betcha' that's the magic trick. :-)

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  29. My Dream CanvasFebruary 23, 2011 at 1:53 PM

    Wow, home made biscuits on this snowy day sounds heavenly :-)

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  30. Donna@Conghaile CottageFebruary 23, 2011 at 2:38 PM

    "LOVE BISCUITS"!!! You have made me HAVE to run to the kitchen and "Whip some up for super"!!! YUMMMMMY! Oh Yes! My Mom always used her glasses to cut the biscuits too. She now makes drop ones BUT I like the cut ones best! AAAH and I would LOVE a ham steak with mine Thank you very much!
    Hugs to you,
    Donna

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  31. AnonymousFebruary 23, 2011 at 2:53 PM

    Okay...I have to confess, I tried making your biscuits before (cause Bobby G. just loves biscuits and I can't make them worth a toot) but they didn't turn out too well. But reading this I am going to try again. Bound and determined to learn how. xoxo I love to serve biscuits (Pillsbury ones) with our Frog Jam...yummo...and real butter...double yummo!

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  32. Sonny GFebruary 23, 2011 at 5:28 PM

    those photos have my mouth watering.
    I have tried biscuits so many many times,, unfortunately whenever I saw I'm gonna bake a few in my family quickly call the local skeet shooting club and reserve a spot as they'll be bringing their own version of the clay discs -otherwise knows as MY BISCUITS~!

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  33. ShugFebruary 23, 2011 at 8:20 PM

    Wow..I think I'm in heaven just looking at your pictures. I love biscuits. I cook breakfast every morning for all my grandkids and I am definitely going to try these.
    Thanks for sharing! BTW..your new look is sharp!
    Shug

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  34. MaggieFebruary 24, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    Hi BJ,
    Your home made biscuits look so mouthwateringly yummy that I have to give them a try this weekend.
    Many thanks for the great "how to" tutorial, they say "a picture is worth a thousand words" and it is so true.

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  35. Miz HelenFebruary 24, 2011 at 7:58 PM

    Hi BJ,
    You just made one of my favorite plates, with that ham, hot biscuit and Apricot preserves...my goodness that looks so good. And there you have those precious little chicken plates. I could really use a couple of yards of one of those lovely French Fabrics, that sure would look good in my house. Thank you so much for bringing these wonderful goodies to Full Plate Thursday for us to enjoy. I will look forward to seeing you next week!

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  36. AmyFebruary 24, 2011 at 11:36 PM

    Oh Wow, it's a Yum full of plate...I mean plate full of YUM! :) Thanks for sharing.

    Amy
    http://utry.it

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