Cornbread Biscuits

Cornbread Biscuits
53 min.
30
98kcal

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Imagine biting into a warm, flaky cornbread biscuit that perfectly balances a hint of sweetness with the comforting texture of freshly baked bread. Our Cornbread Biscuits recipe is not just a treat for the taste buds, it's a delightful accompaniment to any meal. With a total preparation time of just 53 minutes, you can whip up a batch of these scrumptious biscuits that are sure to impress your family and friends.

The unique blend of yellow self-rising cornmeal and soft-wheat flour creates a light, airy biscuit that’s perfect for breakfast, brunch, or even as a side for dinner. Plus, the addition of cold butter and shortening ensures every bite is delightfully tender. The process is simple, yet it allows for a little hands-on fun in the kitchen—perfect for gathering loved ones around the countertop.

As these biscuits bake, your home will be filled with an irresistible aroma that promises hearty flavors and comfort. Whether you spread them with butter, jam, or enjoy them plain, these Cornbread Biscuits are guaranteed to become a favorite recipe in your household. Let’s dive into the world of baking and bring joy to your table with every flaky, golden biscuit that comes out of the oven!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup butter cold cut into pieces
  • tablespoons butter melted
  • 1.5 cups buttermilk 
  • 0.5 cup self-rising cornmeal mix yellow
  • 0.3 cup shortening cut into pieces
  • cups self-rising soft-wheat flour 
  • teaspoon cornmeal yellow

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • whisk
  • blender

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 50
  2. Whisk together first 2 ingredients in a large bowl.
  3. Cut in cold butter and shortening with a pastry blender until mixture resembles small peas and dough is crumbly. Cover and chill 10 minutes.
  4. Add buttermilk, stirring just until dry ingredients are moistened.
  5. Turn dough out onto a heavily floured surface; knead 3 or 4 times. Pat dough into a 3/4-inch-thick circle.
  6. Cut dough with a well-floured 2 1/2-inch round cutter, rerolling scraps as needed.
  7. Sprinkle cornmeal on ungreased baking sheets; place biscuits on baking sheets. Lightly brush tops with 2 Tbsp. melted butter.
  8. Bake at 500 for 13 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.
  9. Note: We tested with White Lily Bleached Self-Rising Flour.

Nutrition Facts

Calories98kcal
Protein7.92%
Fat42.18%
Carbs49.9%

Properties

Glycemic Index
9.15
Glycemic Load
7.11
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
2.8021739306657%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:98.41kcal
4.92%
Fat:4.6g
7.08%
Saturated Fat:2.14g
13.37%
Carbohydrates:12.26g
4.09%
Net Carbohydrates:11.73g
4.27%
Sugar:0.62g
0.69%
Cholesterol:7.39mg
2.46%
Sodium:68.46mg
2.98%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.95g
3.89%
Vitamin B1:0.12mg
8.31%
Folate:31.06µg
7.77%
Selenium:4.71µg
6.73%
Vitamin B2:0.1mg
5.63%
Manganese:0.1mg
5.04%
Vitamin B3:0.9mg
4.5%
Phosphorus:42.97mg
4.3%
Iron:0.73mg
4.04%
Calcium:24.85mg
2.48%
Fiber:0.52g
2.09%
Vitamin A:98.53IU
1.97%
Magnesium:5.61mg
1.4%
Vitamin B5:0.13mg
1.26%
Copper:0.03mg
1.25%
Vitamin E:0.19mg
1.24%
Zinc:0.18mg
1.18%
Vitamin K:1.18µg
1.12%
Vitamin B6:0.02mg
1.06%
Potassium:36.33mg
1.04%
Vitamin D:0.16µg
1.04%
Source:My Recipes
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