A Nod to the South

February 4th, 2010

This is a great recipe that can be served multiple ways. Cut open and drizzle with honey (see below). Spread some butter and jam. Make a plain egg omelet, throw some bacon on top and you’ve got a breakfast fit for hungry bellies. These biscuits can be paired with anything. Ham? Okay. Sliced cheese? Sure. A copious amount of maple syrup. Yeah, why not? They crumble under your fingers, smell heavenly of butter, and would make any Southern grandma pretty proud. They are just that good.

Recipe: Buttermilk Biscuits (Courtesy of Epicurious)

Makes 6 servings

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 tablespoon sugar

2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

3/4 of stick chilled, unsalted butter cut into 1/4” cubes

1/2 cup buttermilk

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl to blend.
  • Using fingertips, rub butter into dry ingredients until mixture resembles coarse meal.
  • Add buttermilk and stir until evenly moistened.
  • Using 1/4 cup measure, drop biscuits onto baking sheet.
  • Bake until golden brown, about 15 minutes.
  • Cool slightly and serve warm.

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