Grandmother Walters's Biscuits

Vegetarian
Grandmother Walters's Biscuits
45 min.
12
133kcal

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There's something truly special about a homemade biscuit recipe that has been passed down through generations, and Grandmother Walters's Biscuits is a delightful example. With a golden, flaky crust and a soft, buttery interior, these biscuits are a treat that can elevate any meal or stand alone as a comforting snack. Whether enjoyed fresh out of the oven or revisited days later, they never fail to evoke nostalgic memories of family gatherings around the kitchen table.

Perfect for breakfast with a dab of jam or served alongside your favorite soup or stew, these biscuits boast a warm, inviting flavor that is simply irresistible. The blend of simple, high-quality ingredients like cold European-style butter and whole milk creates a rich and satisfying dough that yields a surprisingly light result. Plus, they're vegetarian-friendly, making them suitable for everyone in your family.

What makes this recipe even more charming is the ease with which you can whip up a batch in just about 45 minutes. It’s the perfect baking project to involve the kids or to surprise your loved ones with a comforting treat. So, gather your ingredients, preheat that oven, and get ready to fill your home with the heavenly aroma of freshly baked biscuits. Grandmother Walters would surely be proud!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons double-acting baking powder 
  • tablespoons butter diced european style cold
  • cups flour for dusting all-purpose plus more
  • teaspoon salt 
  • teaspoons sugar 
  • cup milk whole

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • mixing bowl
  • kitchen towels
  • pastry cutter

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F. Sift the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt into a mixing bowl. Using a fork or a pastry cutter, cut the butter into the flour until it resembles cornmeal.
  2. Add the milk, stirring until the dough just comes together to form a ball.
  3. Turn the dough out onto a well-floured surface. Gently pat the dough down with your hands and fold it over on itself. Pat the dough down and fold it over once or twice more. Loosely cover the dough with a clean kitchen towel and let it rest for a half hour or so.
  4. Being careful not to overwork the dough, roll it out until it is 3/4 to 1 inch thick.
  5. Cut dough into biscuits using whatever cutter you like. Grandmother used an inverted juice glass, which was really an old preserves jar. For more biscuits, use a smaller glass.
  6. Place the biscuits on a cookie sheet and bake until uniformly golden brown, 10–14 minutes.
  7. Reprinted with permission from My New Orleans: The Cookbook, by John Besh., © September 2009 Andrews McMeel Publishing

Nutrition Facts

Calories133kcal
Protein8.56%
Fat37.52%
Carbs53.92%

Properties

Glycemic Index
27.09
Glycemic Load
12.84
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
4.5099999852802%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:133.49kcal
6.67%
Fat:5.59g
8.6%
Saturated Fat:3.41g
21.31%
Carbohydrates:18.07g
6.02%
Net Carbohydrates:17.5g
6.36%
Sugar:1.7g
1.89%
Cholesterol:14.98mg
4.99%
Sodium:451.45mg
19.63%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.87g
5.74%
Calcium:147.18mg
14.72%
Vitamin B1:0.18mg
11.68%
Selenium:7.52µg
10.74%
Folate:38.3µg
9.57%
Phosphorus:88.26mg
8.83%
Vitamin B2:0.13mg
7.83%
Manganese:0.14mg
7.18%
Iron:1.19mg
6.61%
Vitamin B3:1.25mg
6.27%
Vitamin A:178.71IU
3.57%
Fiber:0.57g
2.27%
Vitamin B12:0.12µg
2%
Magnesium:7.68mg
1.92%
Vitamin B5:0.17mg
1.74%
Zinc:0.24mg
1.57%
Potassium:54.65mg
1.56%
Copper:0.03mg
1.53%
Vitamin D:0.22µg
1.49%
Vitamin B6:0.02mg
1.09%
Vitamin E:0.16mg
1.05%
Source:Epicurious