Biscuits
Have you noticed? Chicken Pot Pie. Chicken Noodle Soup. Apple Pie. I’ve been on a comfort food frenzy. And biscuits have been tugging at my pant leg for weeks now. If I didn’t know any better, I’d think I was pregnant. Or homesick. I’m craving biscuits about as much as I’m craving some good ole family time. Living far away from home has its disadvantages—like living far away from home. The miles apart are long. And the days till Christmas vacation seem endless. I’m counting on these tender in the middle but crunchy on the outside comfort-filled biscuits to tide me over in the meantime. And maybe a Christmas cookie or two.
UPDATE 9/2/12: I’ve switched to an egg wash instead of a milk wash. It yields a beautiful crust and a deeper color.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°.
- Mix dry ingredients together. Cut in cold butter with a pastry knife, until pea-sized. In a small bowl, mix together egg and milk. Pour into dry mixture. Stir together with a pastry fork until mixture comes together.
- Turn dough out onto a lightly floured counter. Gently fold over several times to develop layers. Press down until about 1.25" thick. Using a biscuit cutter, cut out biscuits, being sure to cut straight down with a sharp edge, and place on a Silpat or parchment lined pan. Brush biscuit tops with egg wash.
- Bake for about 12-18 minutes or until deep golden. Serve warm.
Notes
• To reheat, place in a 350° oven (while preheating) for 8 minutes. Microwaving may be quicker, but it toughens the texture.
• Be sure to use whole milk. Biscuits need fat for a tender texture.
I’m a new fan & enjoying your blog! These biscuits look heavenly therefore I may just have to whip them up. Thank you for sharing!
I was actually planning on making biscuits tomorrow! Thanks for the final nudge
The biscuits look perfect!
Beautiful job on these biscuits. They look marvelous.
I love a good classic biscuit. Beautiful.
I just love how rustic they look. They’d be even more rustic in my BELLY.
I love the first picture, beautiful!
Thanks Melissa. Now I’m craving biscuits too
! And I like my biscuits smothered in either butter orrrrr sausage gravy… can I get an amen?!
Amen! I’ve been craving my dad’s secret sausage gravy recipe. Maybe he’ll let me share it one of these days!
Good morning, indeed! These are absolutely gorgeous. Just the thing on a cold, fall morning…
love how you used some whole wheat in there! doesn’t help the saturated fat content but it helps!
I’ve been on a comfort bender lately too. And whole wheat is totally my idea of comfort too, glad to see it make an appearance
Look at the height you got on these! Perfection!
Love that yellow butter dish, too.
These look so yummy! Ive never even TRIED biscuits, but after seeing them on so many blogs Im desperate to try to cook a batch! I might even try them with all wholewheat!? Your blog is beautful!
mmm i love biscuits. nothing is as filling or comforting
thanks for sharing melissa!
your photography is just…stunning. So beautiful!
What kind of camera/lens do you shoot with?
LRoom or PS for editing?
And the recipe isn’t half bad either
YUM!
You are too sweet! I shoot with a Canon Rebel XTi with a 50 mm f1.8 lens. And do minor editing in PS. I typically adjust levels, brightness, and/or photo filter (for added warmth depending on the time of day I shoot). I’m honored you would ask. Your photos are bea-u-ti-ful!
I adore your photos! These biscuits look to die for!
Thanks Jen!
i am on the hunt for the perfect biscuit..can’t wait to try your recipe. stopping in from tastespotting
Thanks for saying hey! You’ll have to let me know what you think. I’ve been on the hunt for awhile too. I really liked these!
I have yet to find my perfect biscuit recipe. Yours look amazing- so tall and fluffy! Must try this weekend.
You’ll have to let me know what you think! I’ve been looking for the perfect recipe without shortening. I loved this recipe—tender but crisp.
Those are some nice looking biscuits!
These are picture perfect!
I just made these! Mine didn’t look as pretty, but they tasted great! The dough was really wet, so no way I could roll/press it out. I added some more flour, but I was afraid of adding too much, so I just plopped them down on the sheet in blobs. They turned just fine, though. Thanks for the recipe!
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Not my Mamaw’s biscuits but I’m going to try these.