Feather Light Biscuits Recipes

LIGHT AS A FEATHER COATED BISCUIT

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Put self-rising flour in a large bowl. Cut in shortening with a pastry blender or two knives until it is the size of grains of rice. Add buttermilk and toss gently with a fork until the mixture leaves the side of the bowl - mixture should be very wet and sticky. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead just until the mixture holds together. Divide dough into 12 equal pieces and round into a ball. Dip each biscuit into melted butter then into one of the desired coating mixtures below. Place in an ungreased 12 - inch round pan. Once all of the biscuits are in the pan, press the tops slightly so that they spread and are just barely touching. If there is any coating left over, sprinkle it evenly on top. Bake in a preheated 450 degree oven for 10 to 12 minutes until golden brown.
• Cinnamon/Sugar Coating: In a small bowl combine 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1/3 cup granulated sugar and 1/3 cup unbleached flour.
• Herb Coating: In a small bowl combine 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil, 2 tablespoons unbleached flour, and 1 teaspoon garlic powder.
• Spiciy Coating: In a small bowl combine 1/3 cup finely chopped Cheddar cheese and 3 tablespoons unbleached flour.
• One of the coatings listed below.

FEATHER LIGHT SCONES

Steps:

• 1. In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in egg, yogurt and vanilla just until combined.
• 2. Turn onto a floured surface; knead 6 to 8 times. Roll into a 9-inch circle; cut into eight wedges. Place on an ungreased cookie sheet. Brush tops with milk; sprinkle with sugar. Bake at 425F for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm. 8 scones.

LIGHT AS A FEATHER ANGEL BISCUITS

Steps:

• Combine evaporated milk and lemon juice. Reserve.
• Dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup warm water. Let stand 5 minutes.
• Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large bowl. Cut in shortening with a pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles coarse meal., Add yeast mixture and reserved evaporated milk mixture to flour mixture. Stir just until moist. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
• Preheat oven to 425°F Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Knead dough on a floured surface about 5 times. Roll out dough to 1/2-inch thickness with a 2-inch cutter. Place on prepared baking sheet.
• Bake in preheated oven for 12-13 minutes or until golden brown.
• TIPS: When cutting out biscuits always cut straight down and do not twist cutter as this will seal the edges and biscuits will not rise properly.
• Add chopped chives and grated cheeses for a different taste.

LIGHT AS A FEATHER DROP BISCUITS

Steps:

• 1. Place flour, baking powder and salt in large bowl of an electric mixer.
• 2. Beat for a few seconds to blend.
• 3. Add the butter and beat until mixture resembles coarse meal. By hand, stir in the cream until blended.
• 4. Drop batter by the heaping tablespoon onto an ungreased cookie sheet and bake in a 425° oven for 20 minutes, or until tops are golden brown.
• 5. Yields 12 to 14 biscuits.