Okay, I will admit I love a good hot biscuit. What southerner doesn’t? Most people would not consider this health food so I call it soul food. When I eat a hot biscuit fresh from the oven, it does my soul good. There is nothing wrong with enjoying a comfort food once in a while. My mom made biscuits from scratch almost every morning when I was growing up. My dad and I would argue about when to take them out of the oven. I preferred them light brown and on the doughy side. My dad preferred a darker brown with a harder outer crust. Either way, we all enjoyed a fresh hot biscuit. Since those days, I have looked for different was to make biscuits healthier but still delicious. My mom used Crisco brand shortening but I prefer to avoid man-made fats like margarine and shortening. The key components for a good biscuit includes fat (to give it a flaky inside and signature outer crust) along with some flour and liquid. I use some freshly ground whole wheat flour but too much whole wheat flour causes the biscuits to become too dense. Although I probably wouldn’t recommend eating these every day, they do make a great addition to a special breakfast. You can reduce the fat by using half-and-half instead of whipping cream. Buttermilk also works well but it does change the taste and texture if it is fat-free. Enjoy the video below and see if it makes your mouth water. I think biscuits are best hot from the oven topped with homemade jam or jelly. But you decide.
Fluffy Southern Biscuits
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour, all-purpose Try using 1/4 cup whole wheat flour with 1 3/4 white flour to add more fiber
- 1 Tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 pint whipping cream
Instructions
- Sift flour, baking powder and salt together in large bowl. Pour in whipping cream and mix together. May need to add more liquid if dough is too dry and does not stick together. Gently knead dough together and place on floured surface. Roll or flatten dough to about 1 inch thick. Cut with biscuit cutter (2-inch) and place on baking stone or pan. Bake in preheated 400 degree oven for 10 minutes or until golden brown. Serve hot!
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