October 11, 2011

TWD- Basic Biscuits

Have you ever watched Alton Brown's Good Eats Biscuit episode? It's a total crack up and features Alton and his grandma in a biscuit bake off, his science and technique against her traditions. The end result is that both made delicious biscuits. In the southwest, I think it's more likely that you have a special homemade salsa recipe than family biscuit style. Maybe that's just our family. I remember my mom making Bisquick biscuits and cutting them out with a glass. For her, a biscuit (along with most carbs) is "a vehicle" to gravy, butter, jam, whatever. We aren't picky about them around here and after a week of sick kids, I looked forward to a simple Tuesdays with Dorie recipe.

I let my little man do the measuring, mixing, and rolling of these biscuits. He loves using any cookie cutter and while I tried to follow Alton's advice to push straight down and not maul the biscuits, I'm not sure that was quite the case. My biscuits were a little short but they were a lot delicious nonetheless. We ate them all right off the pan with a little butter and homemade raspberry jam my mom and I made a few weeks ago. Baby Strawberry had the biggest jammy smile, my little man was proud of 'his' biscuits, and Mr. Carbohydrate polished several off before I even took a picture. You can see the recipe here or in Dorie Greenspan's awesome Baking from My Home to Yours. This recipe might be basic but it's a winner at our house.

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7 comments:

  1. I dont' think there is any better 'vehicle' for gravy, jam, whatever, than a biscuit. These were good, wern't they?

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  2. alton brown cracks me up. he is awesome! baby strawberry looks soooo cute too!

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  3. We love Alton too! your biscuits look delicious - glad the kids are better - your little one is a treat!
    Mary x

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  4. I love Alton's take on biscuits - always hilarious. Your biscuits look great, and clearly were enjoyed by everyone.

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  5. I think Alton is my favorite! He's even funnier than Julia, and she was so down to earth she was hilarious. It was fun watching this episode with his grandma again.

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  6. Love cute baby strawberry, what a sweetie! My guys think biscuits are a vehicle for gravy! Dories recipe is a good one. I'll have to watch the Alton Brown episode.
    Have a great day.

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  7. Your biscuits look perfect. Thanks for baking along with me this week!

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