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Thyme and Cheese Biscuits

Pecan Biscuits

Almond Biscuits with Berry Butter

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Yogurt Herb Biscuits

I would beg my Mom to buy these instead of making homemade rolls. Now that I have kids, and love baking, I can't imagine what I was thinking!and if you follow a few simple rules, they will always turn out fluffy and delicious. I use what I call the Grandma Method.I don't use a pastry cutter, or a fork, I use my clean hands to work in the butter with the flour. It's messy, but it works for me. Whether you do this or another method, it's important not to overwork your biscuit dough.rather than kneading, then roll it out, or pat into shapes.(from a 1933 Recipe)Ingredients:2 cups sifted flour2 tsp. baking powder4 tablespoons butter or shortening1/2 tsp. saltabout 3/4 cup milkSift Flour once, measure, add baking powder and salt, and sift again. Cut in shortening or butter. (this is where I use my hands by rubbing the butter into the flour). Add milk gradually, stirring until soft dough is formed. Turn out on slightly floured board and lightly "knead" for 30 seconds, enough to shape. Roll 1/2 inch thick and cut with 2 inch floured biscuit cutter. Bake on ungreased sheet in a 400 degree oven for 12-15 minutes. Makes 12 biscuits. You can also make tiny tea biscuits that are only 1 1/2 inches wide with a small cutter or glass bottom. These are great served with tea, jam or honey. Makes 24.Ingredients:2 cups flour3 tsp. baking powder1 tsp. fresh minced thyme1/2 tsp. minced fresh parsley1/2 tsp. minced fresh rosemary1/2 cup cheddar cheese5 tablespoons butter1/2 cup milkPreheat over to 400 degrees. Grease a cookie sheet and set aside. Mix flour, baking powder, herbs and cheese in a large mixing bowl, using a fork. Cut in the butter. Mixture will be crumbly. Add the milk and stir until dough holds together, you may add more milk if necessary. Drop by large spoonfuls on the cookie sheet an inch apart. Bake 10-12 minutes.Ingredients:2 1/2 cups biscuit baking mix1/2 cup chopped pecans1 cup whipping cream2 tablespoons melted butter or margarinePreheat over to 450 degrees. In a large bowl, combine baking mix and pecans. Add cream and stir until a soft dough forms. On a lightly floured surface, use a floured rolling pin to roll out dough to 1/2 inch thickness. Use a floured 2-inch biscuit cutter to cut out dough. Place on greased baking sheet and brush tops with butter. Bake 7-10 minutes or until light brown.One of our members shared their recipe for Herb Cheese Biscuits and you might like our recipe for Cornmeal Biscuits as well.Ingredients:2 cups all-purpose flour1 tablespoon baking powder1 tsp. salt1/2 cup butter (1 stick)3/4 cup milk1/2 cup toasted sliced almonds2 tablespoons honeyPreheat oven to 450 degrees. Combine flour, baking powder and salt in medium bowl. Using a pastry blender cut in butter until mixture is crumbly. Combine milk, almonds and honey. Add to butter mixture, mixing just until flour is moistened. Knead dough gently; shape into a ball. Roll out or pat down dough on a lightly floured surface to 3/4 inch thickness. Using a floured 3 inch heart shaped cutter, cut out the dough, rerolling as needed. Place about 1 inch apart on unbuttered baking sheet. Bake 10-12 minutes or until golden. Serve warm with Berry Butter.Place 1 stick softened butter, cut into pieces, 1/3 cup strawberry preserves and 1/4 cup sliced fresh strawberries in work bowl of food processor; process until smooth. Or, you may stir together by hand. Transfer to covered container; refrigerate until ready to use.Ingredients:2 cups buttermilk baking mix2/3 cup plain yogurt or sour cream2 tablespoons snipped parsley1 tablespoon snipped chivesHeat oven to 400 degrees. Mix all ingredients until soft dough forms; beat an extra 20 strokes. Smooth dough into a ball on a surface dusted with baking mix. Knead 5 times. Roll dough 1/2 inch thick. Cut with floured 2 inch cutter. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake until golden brown; 8-10 minutes. Makes 10-12 biscuits.If you like this page, you may enjoy: