Better Buttermilk Biscuits

Recipe courtesy Tyler Florence

Show: Food 911Episode: Better Biscuits-Sarasota FL/Lady Marmalade-Cathedral City CA

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6 to 8 biscuits

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Ingredients

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

Directions

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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Kristin Atkinson, NH 10-18-2009
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GREAT AND VERY EASY!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I have never made homemade biscuits before, but these were very easy. I realized I didn't have any shortening and... substituted it with cold butter. they turned out great! I will make them againRead more
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Durall Victorville, CA 09-20-2009
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I FOUND IT!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I have ALWAYS LOVED TYLER FLORENCE! His kind, humble, and beautiful spirit that he exuberates on televsion, especially with... people from everywhere, lets anyone know that you can trust his recipes! I made the biscuits this morning. They were soft, moist, flaky, and rich! I am on a diet, yet I did taste them and they excellent! WE LOVE YOU TYLER FLORENCE! Your fans from Victoville, California!Read more
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Cindy Loda , IL 09-18-2009
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Loved them!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I've tried several southern biscuit recipes and this one is the best. I did use butter instead of shortening, but I think it... made them taste even better. Thanks Tyler for the great recipe!Read more
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Emily New York, NY 09-08-2009
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Delicious!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

These were delicious; exactly what I wanted. I couldn't get enough! I recently finished school in the south and have since... moved to New York. I have been craving biscuits since I got up here and have been on the search for the perfect recipe. After reading rave reviews I decided I would try this recipe out. I will look no further. These are the biscuits for me! I rolled out the dough thinner than I would have liked, but the biscuits were still so light and fluffy. I was amazed. I can't wait to make them again and again, and again. Thanks Tyler!Read more
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Melissa New York, NY 08-27-2009
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Foolproof and delicious!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Fluffy, light and airy! I replaced the shortening with butter (I added an extra tbsp to offset the difference in water... content). Lets just say this recipe has been Kid Test, Mother Approved! (Me being the kid, actually!)Read more
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Jacquie Pompano Beach, FL 08-12-2009
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Most tasty!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

These are absolutely fabulous. I taught my step-daughter how to make them, her only cooking experience, and the first time... she made them by herself...a total, happy crying success! The ingredients are perfect. A few hints, tho. Make sure the shortening/butter is really cold! I first mix all the dry ingredients in the food processor, then cut in the shortening...but not too much, pea size at the smallest. Then, pour flour/shortening mixture in a bowl to add the buttermilk, but I use a spatula...keeping it cold (without the heat of your hands) really helps. Mix as little as possible, just until incorporated. Turn out & prepare, per the recipe. My oven is hinky (55 years old, go figure!), so I turn it down a little bit and let it go a bit longer. Also, make sure you use a pan smaller than your oven (air circulation is important, at first I used a big pan and burnt the bottoms), I suspect a convection oven would be helpful. Lastly, make often. Keeps the savages at bay. Best ever, Tyler. Thanks to your granny!Read more