TFF: Buttermilk biscuits

Since I’m a bit tight on funds this week, I chose a really simple recipe for Tyler Florence Fridays – buttermilk biscuits.

These were super easy and incredibly delicious. I think I rolled mine too thin, so they didn’t puff up as much, and subsequently made about 15, not 8 per the recipe, but they were still really, really good. I only gobbled up 4 right out of the oven.

Tyler Florence's buttermilk biscuits

Tyler Florence's buttermilk biscuits

We’ve got only one more week with Tyler, and I’ll be so sad when it’s done. I joined the group late, but it’s been a blast and I’m looking forward to continuing to cook with Tyler in the future. Check out what everyone else made and then check out the new cooking club on the ‘net – I heart Cooking Clubs. (I may be getting into that one too!) :)

Tyler’s Better Buttermilk Biscuits

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 cup vegetable shortening, chilled, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk
  • In a mixing bowl, combine dry ingredients together with a fork. Cut in the shortening using a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Make a well in the center and add buttermilk. Quickly fold dry ingredients into buttermilk with your hands until a sticky dough forms.

    Turn dough out onto floured surface. Gently fold the dough over itself 3 or 4 times to create layers. Roll dough out to 3/4-inch thick. Cut with a 3-inch biscuit cutter. Transfer dough rounds to a sheet pan. Gather scraps and repeat. Make a dimple in the center to help the top rise evenly. Brush with butter. Bake for 15 minutes in a preheated 400 degree oven until golden brown.

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    1. Kim’s avatar

      I hope that you do join us for IHCC. I have loved every Nigella recipe I’ve made so far and her Nigella Express book has some very quick and easy recipes in it. You can never go wrong with buttermilk biscuits. They look like they turned out great! I’d love one with some butter and jelly right now!

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    2. DebinHawaii’s avatar

      Those are some perfectly gorgeous biscuits! Please do join us for IHCC–lots of recipes on line for Nigella at her own site and Food Network if you want to try some out. ;-)

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    3. Natashya’s avatar

      Mmm, fresh hot biscuits. Wonderful!

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    4. Jenny’s avatar

      Hmmm warm, fresh biscuits. Good for you for stopping at 4!

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