Biscuit recipes have been around for over a century, and I can't think of any cook who hasn't used them at one time or another. They are an oldie but a goodie pie - much like an old-fashioned buttermilk recipe that has stood the test of time. It is a basic biscuit recipe that can be enhanced by various cooking methods. Baking soda, for example, can be added to biscuits to make them spongy and ready to eat, without changing the taste.

Old buttermilk recipes were more likely to include white bread in their ingredients to give them a thicker texture. These days, however, many new recipe books and websites offer a variety of choices when it comes to dough for biscuit recipes. While plain buttermilk is still the most popular choice for biscuits, they can also be baked with a variety of different doughs.

My personal favorite is biscuit dough from a flour mill or the high-end commercial variety. Many recipes are also available on line or in cookbooks that allow you to bake with different buttermilk products. The buttermilk will need to be mixed with water according to package instructions before using. Mixing the dough is not difficult, but you do need to have the correct mixer for the job. With some help, you can make a buttermilk cookie that will tantalize taste buds and satisfy hunger.

biscuits can be made with buttermilk that has been enriched by herbs, dried fruit, sugar or powdered sugar. Mixing the ingredients is simple but the result will vary depending on your recipe. Traditional biscuits can be seasoned with cinnamon and dried cranberries but new versions can include cinnamon-raisin or cranberry-oatmeal glazed. Other suggestions include biscuit recipes with buttermilk glazed with buttermilk to butter and lemon. These glazed biscuits are extremely easy to make and are great for parties and family gatherings.

You can make many types of biscuits using a combination of all-purpose flour, pastry flour, and buttermilk. Baking takes time and practice and you will eventually create biscuits that are unique to your tastes. If you are having trouble creating your own recipes, there are several books and online sources that provide hundreds of ideas. You might want to try making gingerbread-flavored biscuit recipes or basic chocolate chip-flavored ones.

Baking with butter is another option but it's harder to control the quality of the end product. biscuit recipe with pancake mix When you bake with butter, the end result can be a crispy outer layer but the taste can be bland if the butter isn't melted properly. Butter that's not melted properly will also make your cookies dry out.


There are other factors to consider when creating a biscuits recipe. For example, if you need to add flaxseed oil or other herbs or spices, you should stir these ingredients in with the dry ingredients before you add them to the mixer. Otherwise, the mixture may be too thin or the oils won't dissolve into the batter. When making chocolate chip cookies, don't forget to use the right all-purpose flour, and combine all the ingredients except for the chocolate chips. Mix the ingredients thoroughly until completely blended and then fold in the chips.

Mixing all the ingredients for biscuit recipes shouldn't take much time. The key is to start with just about enough buttermilk to moisten the dough while you beat the butter and sugar together. When the ingredients are combined, use a food processor or a blender to puree the batter so the cookies have a light, fluffy interior that cooks quickly and makes for yummy, fresh-tasting snacks. Another way to make cookie dough come together faster is to add the dry ingredients to the wet one and turn the mixer on high. This helps to create flaky layers that are sure to impress your guests.