I love making Biscuits - Thanks to You Mom

 Biscuits Galore: A Delicious Tribute to My Mother and Southern Roots

The art of biscuit-making was inspired by my mother, who made the best biscuits in the world from scratch. I am a city girl with southern roots, who shares my love for biscuits in various forms - square, round, plain, blueberry, cheddar cheese, and pumpkin. But the task of making them from scratch, like my mother, was hard.

So, since this is all about cooking from “The Pantry”, quick and easy meals. My shortcut is using a “Biscuit Mix” and putting my touches on it. I present to you four mouth-watering biscuit recipes using my favorite biscuit mix, “Bisquick”.

Pumpkin Biscuits: These biscuits are made with Bisquick mix, nutmeg, pumpkin spice, pumpkin puree, and a touch of agave nectar. They are perfect for a cozy autumn day.

Ingredients – Pumpkin Biscuits

•  3 cups Bisquick Biscuit mix
• 1/2 tsp Nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp Pumpkin Spice
• 1tsp Salt
• 1 cup Pumpkin puree
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup Club Soda
• 2 tbsp Agave Nectar 
• 3 tbsp Olive Oil 

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400˚   

2. In a large mixing bowl, combine all dry ingredients first - Biscuit mix, nutmeg, pumpkin spice, and salt, then blend well. Add wet ingredients, pumpkin puree, egg, club soda, agave nectar, and olive oil. Blend the dough well, then flour your board and scrape the dough onto the board, and flour your hands. Knead dough by hand until smooth, but do not handle the dough too much. You do not want tough biscuits.  

3. Pat the dough flat about 3/4 - inch and use a 3" biscuit cutter to cut out biscuits. If you are from the old school, you can use a drinking glass. Place on a baking sheet about 1/2 a part and bake for about 12 - 15 minutes or until golden brown. Then remove from the oven and serve with "real maple syrup" butter or jelly.  

Cheddar Cheese Biscuits: These savory biscuits are packed with triple cheddar cheese and buttermilk, making them a cheesy delight for any meal.

Ingredients – Cheddar Cheese Biscuits

• 3 cups Biscuit mix
• 1teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup Buttermilk
• 3 tablespoons  Olive Oil
• 1egg, beaten
• 1/4 cup Club Soda
• 1 Cup Triple Cheddar Cheese

Directions 

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

2. In a large mixing bowl, combine all dry ingredients, and then add wet ingredients. Once everything is combined, add Cheddar Cheese and blend well.   Sprinkle flour on the pastry board and your hands and knead the dough, then flatten the dough to about 1/2 " thick. Cut out biscuits with a biscuit or cookie cutter. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 10 - 12 minutes or until golden brown.  

3. While biscuits are baking, melt 3 tablespoons of butter or margarine in the microwave for about 30 seconds. Then set aside.   When biscuits are done, pour melted butter over them and then serve.

Blueberry Biscuits: These biscuits combine the tanginess of buttermilk with the sweetness of blueberries, creating a perfect balance of flavors.

Plain Butter Milk Biscuits: Old-fashioned butter milk biscuits, square or round, are a great vehicle for "Sausage Gravy."

Ingredients – Buttermilk and Blueberry Biscuits

•     3 cups Biscuit mix 

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 3/4 cup Buttermilk

• 3 tablespoons of Olive Oil 

• 1egg, beaten

• 1/4 cup Club Soda

• 1 cup of blueberries (for blueberry biscuits)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

2. In a large mixing bowl, combine all dry ingredients, and then add wet ingredients. Once everything is combined, add Blueberries (if making blueberry biscuits) and blend well.   Sprinkle flour on the pastry board and your hands and knead the dough, then flatten the dough to about 1/2 " thick. Cut out biscuits with a biscuit or cookie cutter. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 10 - 12 minutes or until golden brown.

3. While biscuits are baking, melt 3 tablespoons of butter or margarine in the microwave oven for about 30 seconds. Then set aside. When biscuits are done, pour melted butter over them and serve with your favorite honey or jelly.