Biscuits, a cornerstone of Southern cuisine, evoke comfort and good times shared around the table. But, achieving biscuit perfection can be a challenge. Sometimes, they turn out tough, and sometimes, they’re flat. With the right recipe and key tips, you can bake fluffy, buttery, melt-in-your-mouth biscuits that would make any Southern grandma proud.
Types of biscuits
Old-fashioned buttermilk biscuits are ubiquitous and lend themselves to endless possibilities for creative cooks. One of our favorite local bakeries produces a to-die-for Jalapeno Bacon Cheddar Cathead Biscuit. Mix-ins are popular, but there are also different methods for making the biscuits.
Drop Biscuits
These are made with a wetter dough that is dropped by spoonfuls onto the baking sheet. They won’t achieve the fluffy rise of classic buttermilk biscuits, but they taste good and are quick and easy to make.
Angel Biscuits
These delicate biscuits use yeast and an additional leavening agent (or two) for a high rise and a light and airy texture.
Shortcake Biscuits
Slightly sweetened and often made with cream, these biscuits are the perfect base for a classic strawberry shortcake.
Get the recipe: Strawberry Shortcake
Classic Buttermilk Biscuits
Old-fashioned buttermilk biscuits are a Southern staple, and for good reason! Soft, buttery, flaky, and full of flavor, they’re the perfect addition to any meal. Made with simple ingredients, they’re easy to make at home.
Get the recipe: Old-fashioned Buttermilk Biscuits
Ingredients You Need
The beauty of making biscuits is the inherent simplicity. You need flour, baking powder, salt, butter, and buttermilk. That’s it!
Tip: Cold is Key
Keep that butter and buttermilk COLD. This will help with flakiness and texture.
Tip: Don’t Overwork the Dough
If your biscuits are turning out like hockey pucks, then you’re handling the dough too much. Use a lighter touch, and don’t feel like you have to roll out the dough and cut it. Use our method instead to make the best cathead biscuits!
Tip: Scoop and ball
Grab a large handful of dough and lightly roll it into a ball shape. It doesn’t have to be perfect. Lay the dough balls on a baking sheet about half an inch apart, then slightly flatten each one and make sure the sides are touching.
Tip: Freeze for quicker biscuits
Pop the baking sheet into the freezer if you want to save the biscuits. Once the biscuits are frozen, transfer them to a freezer-safe container. Then, you can bake as many as you want. You’ll need to add a little time to the baking time and reduce the temperature slightly.
How to Serve Biscuits
There’s no right or wrong way to serve biscuits. If you’re having breakfast, add some sausage gravy or just butter and homemade strawberry preserves or local honey. If you’re having dinner, you might make some brown gravy. And, of course, there’s the favorite way to serve biscuits: make a biscuit sandwich filled with bacon, egg, and cheese.
Get the recipe: Strawberry or Peach Freezer Jam
How to Make an Easy Breakfast Board
Our easy breakfast board will turn your holiday celebration into a special event. We’re giving you all the steps and a video tutorial to help you put together a gorgeous breakfast grazing board. This one is decorated in patriotic red, white, and blue, but it is customizable for any occasion. You’ll find all the secrets to success and be on your way to impressing your friends and family!
Read it here: Easy Breakfast Board
How to Soften Brown Sugar
You’re all set to bake a batch of your favorite cookies, only to discover that your brown sugar is hard as a rock. Don’t fret. There are simple solutions to this age-old dilemma. Learn how to soften brown sugar and save your baking and wallet with these helpful tips and tricks, even when your brown sugar is rock solid.
Get the tips: How to Soften Brown Sugar.
