11 biscuits variations Recipes

self rising flour or 1 (2 lb) bag, shortening or 1 cup butter, milk (to make 6-12 biscuits, dumplings, waffles, or pancakes see below)

butter, softened, mashed potato (if don tsp have - i used 2 reg. sized baked potatoes - peeled and mashed them and added milk... - it s about same), plain (all purpose ) flour, plus extra for dusting, salt, egg, beaten, caraway seeds, variations, though butter gives a lovely rich flavour , a little like shortbread, vegetable or olive oil may be used for a pareve food, or if serving with a meat meal., if you prefer not to use caraway seeds , other delicious toppings such as cracked wheat, poppy seeds or sesame seeds may be used., recipe servings more like 4-6 people

chopped garlic cloves, i like garlic so adjust to taste (i actually use more), chopped onions (vidalia or sweet is preferred), olive oil or 2 tbsp vegetable oil, frozen okra, 2 chopped and 1 whole package, diced or fine diced tomatoes , any variation from whole to fine diced will do, crushed tomatoes do not have as much flavor, tomato paste, oregano, thyme, basil, red pepper flakes or 1/4 tsp pepper, cayenne pepper, shrimp, cooked, shelled with tails removed , chop if using larger shrimp, ham, diced, smoked sausage, diced, corn , i prefer shoepeg or 1 (12 oz) can white, refrigerated buttermilk biscuits , 8 per can, flour , for rolling out the biscuits, wax paper , for rolling out biscuits, file powder (optional)

granulated sugar (3 1/2 oz), cornstarch, ground cinnamon, table salt, fresh blueberries (30 oz), picked over, grated lemon zest, lemon juice, biscuit topping, unbleached all-purpose flour (5 oz), cornmeal , stone-ground, granulated sugar , plus 2 tsp for sprinkling, baking powder, baking soda, table salt, unsalted butter (1/2 stick), melted, buttermilk, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, variation : gingered biscuits, biscuit topping, unbleached all-purpose flour (5 oz), stone-ground cornmeal, minced crystallized ginger, granulated sugar plus 2 tsp for sprinkling, baking powder, baking soda, table salt, unsalted butter (1/2 stick), melted, buttermilk, vanilla extract, ground ginger

beef stew topped with black pepper biscuit crust ingredients, beef for stew, salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, canola oil, yellow onions, coarsely chopped, carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch lengths, stalks celery, coarsely chopped, garlic, minced, beef stock - recipe below, dry red wine (optional), bouquet garni : 3 rosemary sprigs, 4 flat-leaf parsley sprigs, 1 bay leaf, 3 to 4 peppercorns, ingredients for biscuit crust, all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, heaping tbsp cracked pepper, salt, cold unsalted butter , cut into pieces, whole milk, unsalted butter, melted, minced fresh flat-leaf parsley for garnish (optional), preheat the oven to 350of., beef cubes dry with paper towels and sprinkle with salt and pepper., in a large dutch oven or flameproof casserole, heat 2 tbsp of the oil over medium-high heat. sear the beef cubes on all sides until nicely browned. don tsp move the meat too much in the pot; let it sear so that it develops a nice browned crust. transfer the beef cubes to a plate. pour off the oil from the pot., return the pot to medium heat and add the remaining 1 tbsp oil. add the onions, carrots, and celery and saute for about 3 minutes, or until the vegetables begin to soften. add the garlic and saute for 2 to 3 minutes., add the stock and wine and stir to scrape up the browned bits from the bottom of the pan. return meat and any accumulated juices to the pot., make a bouquet garni by tying the rosemary and parsley sprigs, bay leaf, and peppercorns in a square of cheesecloth. put the bouquet garni in the pot., cover the pot and braise in the oven for 2 hours and 15 minutes or until tender, stirring the stew several times., meanwhile , make the biscuit crust: in a medium bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, sugar, cracked pepper, and salt together. using your fingertips, a fork, or a pastry cutter, work the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs., add the milk all at once and stir just until the dough comes together in a mass., turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead 8 to 10 times, or just until cohesive. using a rolling pin or your hands, roll or pat the dough into a circle or oval about 1/4 inch thick., stew from the oven , uncover, and lay the dough on top. it will not fit perfectly or seal tightly. this is a rough topping. brush the dough with the melted butter., return the stew to the oven and cook, uncovered, for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown., serve, remove the crust from the pan and set aside. serve the stew with the vegetables. cut the crust into pieces and top the meat with the crust. ladle sauce from the stew over the crust, meat, and vegetables. garnish with minced parsley, if desired., variation, serve in 6 individual onion soup crocks or similarly sized ovenproof dishes, put the meat into the crocks with the vegetables and sauce from the stew. increase the oven temperature to 425of., make the biscuit dough and roll it into a round about 1/2 inch thick. cut the dough into 6 rounds large enough to overlap the bowls by about 1/2 inch. lay the rounds over the crocks and crimp the edges to seal. brush with melted butter and set the crocks on a baking sheet. bake for 12 to 14 minutes, or until the crusts are golden brown.

butter (melted and cooled to room temp ), biscuits (your choice ), cream cheese (room temp ), caster sugar, heavy cream (whipping cream, chilled)

biscuit mix, half-and-half, egg, fresh blueberries, sliced almonds, variation : substitute chopped pecans for almonds

white flour, cream of tartar, salt, sugar, baking powder, margarine, milk, grated cheddar cheese (optional), raisins (optional)

saco dry buttermilk (powder ), all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda, sugar, shortening, water