"Buttermilk" Biscuits

Things have calmed down a little bit for the Hubs and myself.  We have moved into our first house, gotten it more or less setup.  I stood up beside an old friend when she married her best friend and between all of that worked my tushie off.

But now all obligations are done with and last week was the first weekend where the Hubs and myself didn't have any real obligations to attend to.  So we had a few of our friends over for our first (of hopefully many) "Family Dinners"

We decided to take advantage of the nice summer weather and the Hubs BBQ'd some chicken which I brined in Sweet Tea for a day.  Now I know this sounds like a really weird thing but trust me it was AMAZEBALLS!!  I am not a very big fan of grilled chicken and I want to eat this again.   I really think you guys should check it out, I know it sounds really weird but just trust me.Sweet Tea Brined Chicken

To go with the chicken I decided to make some "buttermilk" biscuits 'cause let's be honest is there really anything better then biscuits with grilled chicken?

To see the original recipe click here.

These biscuits were a HUGE hit, they boys couldn't get enough of them.  They were simple and quick to whip up which is a big bonus when, in the summer I have much more fun things to do on a Sunday afternoon then baking in the kitchen.

All the ingredients and tools needed

My cheater method for how I make all dough

 In  the bowl of your food processor add the flour, salt, sugar and baking powder.  Pulse a couple of times to combine.

This is what the butter will look like when the butter is combined

 Add the butter  in a few batches pulsing to break up the butter.  When the mixture is combined and there are no more large pieces of butter dump contents into a bowl.

This makes a VERY sticky dough, don't say I didn't warn you

 Add "buttermilk" and egg stir a few times to get mixture mostly combined, add enough water to turn the mixture into a dough.

 Flour the top of the dough and roll to 1 inch thickness. 

Place biscuits onto a greased or lined tray, touching the edges to each other.

Bake until all golden and yummy.
 
So the next time you are having a BBQ I think you should throw these into the mix.  I'm sure your friends and family will love you for it.

"Buttermilk" Biscuits


3 c. flour
1 1/2 t. salt
1 T. sugar
1 1/2 t. baking powder
1/2 c. butter  (Very cold and cut into chunks)
3/4 c. buttermilk (I didn't have buttermilk so I used 'homemade' buttermilk = 3/4 c. milk + 2 T. lemon juice)
1 egg
1/4 c. water

Preheat oven to 450

In  the bowl of your food processor add the flour, salt, sugar and baking powder.  Pulse a couple of times to combine.

Add the butter  in a few batches pulsing to break up the butter.  When the mixture is combined and there are no more large pieces of butter dump contents into a bowl.

Add "buttermilk" and egg stir a few times to get mixture mostly combined, add enough water to turn the mixture into a dough.

Stir until just combined DO NOT OVER MIX

Dump mixture onto a floured board (it will be VERY sticky).  Flour the top of the dough and roll to 1 inch thickness.  

Cut with a biscuit cutter or a glass.

Place biscuits onto a greased or lined tray, touching the edges to each other.

Bake for 12-16mins or until golden brown.

Allow to cool slightly and then unleash the masses onto them.

Enjoy 

3 c. flour (I have used 1/2 white flour and 1/2 wheat and they turn our great!)
1 1/2 t. salt
1 T. sugar
1 1/2 t. baking powder
1 stick butter
3/4 c. buttermilk (I have made these with buttermilk as well as the 'homemade' buttermilk version of 3/4 c. milk + 2 T. lemon juice and they work out amazing either way)
1 egg
1/4 c. water - See more at: http://www.dealstomealsblog.com/2012/02/ruths-diners-mile-high-biscuits.html#sthash.9DKpiBH9.dpuf

3 c. flour (I have used 1/2 white flour and 1/2 wheat and they turn our great!)
1 1/2 t. salt
1 T. sugar
1 1/2 t. baking powder
1 stick butter
3/4 c. buttermilk (I have made these with buttermilk as well as the 'homemade' buttermilk version of 3/4 c. milk + 2 T. lemon juice and they work out amazing either way)
1 egg
1/4 c. water - See more at: http://www.dealstomealsblog.com/2012/02/ruths-diners-mile-high-biscuits.html#sthash.9DKpiBH9.dpuf

3 c. flour (I have used 1/2 white flour and 1/2 wheat and they turn our great!)
1 1/2 t. salt
1 T. sugar
1 1/2 t. baking powder
1 stick butter
3/4 c. buttermilk (I have made these with buttermilk as well as the 'homemade' buttermilk version of 3/4 c. milk + 2 T. lemon juice and they work out amazing either way)
1 egg
1/4 c. water - See more at: http://www.dealstomealsblog.com/2012/02/ruths-diners-mile-high-biscuits.html#sthash.9DKpiBH9.dpuf