Easy Fried Biscuit Recipes

DEEP FRIED BISCUITS

Steps:

• 1. Sift dry ingredients together, cut in shortening. Roll out on floured surface, knead 10-20 times. Roll out dough with rolling pin til about 2" thick cut biscuit shapes with cutter or I use a juice cup!
• 2. Heat oil in heavy skillet to med high. Fry biscuits until golden on each side.
• 3. I dip 1/2 in a cinnamon and sugar mix for desert and use the other half to go with dinner! Yummo!!

FRIED BISCUITS

Steps:

• 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.