But today - let's talk about biscuits. I love biscuits. The Southern American kind of biscuits that is. Warm and flaky, served with butter or with a thick slice of ham sandwiched between them. I'm a sucker for them whenever they are on a menu and one of my 30 Before 30 goals is to perfect a homemade version.
So on a whim last week I whipped out the only cookbook on my counter and gave the only biscuit recipe I had all of the ingredients for a whirl.
And they were mediocre. On their own (no butter!) they were a 5. Flaky and moist but with a bit of baking powder aftertaste. With butter, they got a 6 and when topped with chicken and gravy they were decent. But decent is not what I'm striving for. The version I'm after needs to be an 9 on its own AT LEAST. And a dab of butter or a slice of ham needs to elevate them to swoon-worthiness.
What a wonderful surprise this week when I received a letter in the mail from my grandmother that included an article from her local paper all about biscuits and at least 4 different versions to try out. I bought buttermilk at the store yesterday... so maybe during nap time today I'll give it another go. Don't worry, I'll keep you posted. :)
Isn't it great to have a grandmother? She probably has a great recipe herself (lots of experience). I have a recipe that I love, but if I make it, I may eat the whole thing - I am a great bread lover. Let us know what you find out.
ReplyDeleteThis is definitely on my 'to conquer' list. I have yet to make the perfect biscuit and it frustrates me! Buttermilk helps, but I haven't found that 'melt in your mouth' recipe yet. Looking forward to seeing how your next ones turn out!
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