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Biscuits (along with pie crusts, cinnamon rolls, and soufflés) intimidate me. I don't even own a rolling pin, which is usually my excuse for ignoring these kinds of recipes.
But, it has become increasingly apparent to me that I need to endure this biscuit-making labor of love -- for myself because I was dreaming about their flaky beauty, and for my friends throwing another dinner party, because my contribution of caramel salted brownies is getting a bit monotonous (although I still brought them, too).
A few days ago Erin posted a recipe for biscuits, and I have been thinking about them ever since. (In fact, I was up at 4 am yesterday morning thinking about them.) I followed her instructions carefully and methodically -- using a wine bottle as a rolling pin, a mason jar as a biscuit cutter, adding sharp cheddar to the dough and sprinkling more, along with some coarse sea salt, on top.
The first bite of a homemade biscuit fresh out of the oven makes every second of labor worth it. End of story.
30 comments:
they look delicious. your blog always makes me hungry!
I sooo want to try this but I fear I'll be a total failure!
yahoo! so glad you made some for yourself!
okay i think i have to make these this weekend. and for the record, i've had to describe to SO many people here (in germany) that a biscuit is NOT a cookie (thanks, brits). but these look amazing. oh and soufflés are the most intimidating, ever.
Biscuits are my favorite. Last winter, I made them every Saturday, but this year I've been too busy. I may have to try them again.
P.S. Try the cook's illustrated recipe- it's for drop biscuits, but they're amazing and more or less fail-proof.
now these my friend look like it was so worth the effort
dough intimidates me as well.. but somehow this has given me a boost in confidence
Dang, those look so good. You have very lucky friends! I think my measure of how good biscuits are is the crumbliness.
Those look terrific and are on my list of things to make this weekend. The other thing is dutch oven bread. I have heard this is fairly simple too. Thanks for sharing.
Way to conquer your fear ;) Glad to hear they turned out good!
Those look amazing! You go, girl!
Yummy! All of a sudden this wheat-free cleanse is getting harder ;)
those look perfect- especially with the cheese.
Nice! Those look really great and I'm super hungry now, so a job well done!
whoa..... those look amazing!!
Those look pretty yummy! My!
Yum, those look fabulous!! :) xxoo
I feel the same way about baking bread!! This post was so delicious and oh my do they look divine. I want a biscuit with fresh jam and butter. Love love love this post!! XO!
those look perfect! way to try something new!
mmmmmmm... i LOVE biscuits. so much. major comfort food. :)
When are you going to open up your bakery? I want to buy these.
dude, i totally do not have a rolling pin either, i also use a wine bottle! but i have been known to make amazing pies (peach pies are my favourite). who needs a rolling pin, i say.
Yeah, I need some of these.
wow these look AMAZING! i definitely want to try. plus baking seems so much more fun when you don't use the conventional tools.
These look flaky and delicious!
they look delicious, glad to hear that they turned out!
Mmm, I'm such a sucker for a good biscuit! True story: in recent years, two consecutive boyfriends decided that biscuit would be a cute petname for me. Not sure what to make of that, haha.
my best friend, hailey (of thecolorplaid, who commented just above!), and i actually MADE these on saturday purely off of your inspiration.
she is much more of a baker than i, i'm pretty dumb in the kitchen, but you inspired us to whip up a GREAT batch of biscuits!
thanks olivia! xo.
I'm visiting my parents in South Carolina right now... Something about being back in the South really makes me crave biscuits! In LA, I feel like biscuits are kind of a "dont", but being back here, I feel like they're just part of my lifestyle and couldn't possibly be unhealthy! I was thinking about making some this week, and by happenstance, I found your blog on My Suitcase Heart's blogroll. (She has a really great blog roll, by the way.) I'm going to give this recipe a stab! If you have any specific suggestions, let me know. : )
I made them!
I LOVE Biscuits!
Obviously, haha! ;)
I'll definitely have to try this recipe, and soon, your biscuits look so yummy! Cheddar and biscuits, what's not to love?!
<3 MuffinLovesBiscuit
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