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Cowboy Biscuits

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These Cowboy Biscuits are the ultimate comfort food, delivering a tender crumb and flaky layers in every bite. Made with just five simple ingredients, including lard or shortening for that authentic Southern richness, they rise beautifully in a hot oven. The result is a golden, slightly crisp exterior that gives way to a soft, airy interior. Perfect for soaking up gravy, spreading with jam, or enjoying plain with a pat of butter, these biscuits are a staple for breakfast, brunch, or as a hearty side to any meal. Simple, fast, and undeniably delicious.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 1
Calories: 726.0
Dietary: Vegetarian
Description
These Cowboy Biscuits are the ultimate comfort food, delivering a tender crumb and flaky layers in every bite. Made with just five simple ingredients, including lard or shortening for that authentic Southern richness, they rise beautifully in a hot oven. The result is a golden, slightly crisp exterior that gives way to a soft, airy interior. Perfect for soaking up gravy, spreading with jam, or enjoying plain with a pat of butter, these biscuits are a staple for breakfast, brunch, or as a hearty side to any meal. Simple, fast, and undeniably delicious.
Ingredients
  • 2 cup Flour
  • 3 teaspoon Baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 cup Lard or shortening
  • 3/4 cup Milk
  • 2 tablespoon Milk
Directions
  1. 1
    Preheat your oven to 450&# 194;°F (230°C).
  2. 2
    In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. 3
    Cut the lard or shortening into the dry ingredients using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse meal with pea-sized fat pieces.
  4. 4
    Stir in 3/4 cup of milk, mixing gently until a soft dough forms and no dry flour remains.
  5. 5
    Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently just 5 to 10 times to bring it together.
  6. 6
    Pat or roll the dough out to a thickness of about 1/2 inch.
  7. 7
    Use a 2-inch floured biscuit cutter to cut out rounds, pressing straight down without twisting.
  8. 8
    Place biscuits close together on an ungreased baking sheet.
  9. 9
    Brush the tops of the biscuits with the remaining 2 tablespoons of milk.
  10. 10
    Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the biscuits are puffed and golden brown on top.
  11. 11
    Serve immediately while warm and flaky.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 726.0kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 31.7g49%
Saturated Fat 10.8g54%
Cholesterol 1.1mg1%
Sodium 5423.4mg226%
Total Carbohydrate 94.8g32%
Dietary Fiber 3.2g13%
Sugars 3.0g
Protein 13.8g28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: biscuits, southern, cowboy, breakfast, bread, flaky, lard, shortening, homemade, baking, comfort food, quick bread
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