Southern-Style Biscuits

Rich and buttery, one won't be enough!

    Yet, another great recipe from Tasting Table!  These are easy to put together, and can be made ahead or frozen.  I think, although, that I will attempt another method for grated frozen butter.  The recipe suggests using the large side of a box grater. This works fine, but in my opinion to much butter gets stuck to the grater, and is difficult to collect in your bowl.  I love the touch of the added flake salt

(such as Maldon).  These biscuits do not lack for flavor and they are so buttery you hardly need to add any, but then again, what would a warm biscuit be without some soft butter!

As Always,

ENJOY

Southern-Style Biscuits

Recipe from the Tasting Table Test Kitchen

Yield: 10 biscuits

Prep Time: 15 minutes, plus chilling time 
Cook Time: 15 minutes 
Total Time: 30 minutes, plus chilling time

• INGREDIENTS
10 tablespoons butter, frozen
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon sugar
¼ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon kosher salt
¾ cup chilled buttermilk
¼ cup chilled heavy cream
Flakey salt (such as Maldon), for sprinkling

DIRECTIONS

1. Place a rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 450°.

2. Grate the frozen butter using the large side of a box grater. Transfer the butter to a bowl and place in the freezer to chill.

3. Sift the flour, baking powder, sugar and baking soda into a large bowl. Whisk in the salt.

4. Using a fork, stir in the grated, chilled butter then make a well in the center. Add the buttermilk and cream, and stir until the dough begins to clump and become shaggy.

5. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Working quickly, gently press and fold the dough 4 to 5 times (try not to knead or squeeze the dough), then form it into a rectangle. Pat the dough down to a uniform thickness of ¾ inch.

6. Using a 2½-inch cutter, press straight down through the dough, without twisting. Gather and pat down scraps if needed. Place the biscuits on a parchment-lined baking sheet so that they are just touching and chill in the fridge for 20 minutes.

7. Sprinkle each biscuit with flaky salt and bake until golden on top, 12 to 15 minutes. Let cool slightly before serving. Make ahead: Dough can be made ahead, cut into biscuits, frozen on a sheet tray and transferred to a resealable plastic bag for up to a month.