I was inspired this morning (8/19/11)...I made biscuits for the boys before school (now before you go congratulating me, you should know, that I rarely do this, and the reason I did it this morning is because we were out of milk for cereal, and didn't have enough bread for toast). They had to be some of the best ones I have made in a long time. Maybe it's because even though I made them out of necessity...I DID IT OUT OF LOVE. Just to know that I was able to do that, and they enjoy them (because they were amazing!), and to see them smile when I talk about how good the biscuits are.
I used to laugh at Ma Everett when she tasted the food that she had prepared...because she would smile, cackle, and say "MMMMMM, that was good". I found myself doing that without realizing it, and I feel privileged to do it, because that means there is a little bit of that wonderful woman is a part of me. I will never be able to cook them like hers, and that's okay...I can still remember them (and I like to think that when I get to heaven there'll be a pan of her hot biscuits, and sorghum syrup waiting on me).
Ultimately my Moma is the one who really taught me how to make biscuits, I can still remember One of the first times I made them was a Sunday dinner down at Papa and Dee's...how proud I was! It probably was hard as rock, but thank goodness Papa and Dee never let on...or I wouldn't be the biscuit making woman I am today.
I'm gonna give you some pointers!
use a sifter (it makes them extra fluffy)
use buttermilk (it just tastes better)
use butter...and cream cheese (just because Crisco may have less calories, does not mean it is better for you!)
use your hands (it's just more fun that way "a good cook is a messy cook")
don't overwork them (it will make them tough)
don't overcook them (it's just gross...and it can make them hard...I like mine a light golden color)
Share them with everyone you know! (who doesn't like a hot buttered biscuit?)
You can melt cheese in them, use your favorite jelly, jam, or preserves, honey, sorghum syrup, Karo syrup and peanut butter (Matt), smother them in white gravy, or in chocolate gravy (Monte), add fried bologna, or any other type of meat, eggs, you can toast the ones that are left over...or eat them cold...with ketchup (Diane). Needless to say...you can eat them however you want!
If I haven't had the pleasure of making biscuits for you, please let me! Not because they taste good, but just because I love you...and fortunately (or unfortunately) that is how I show my love!
(and when you eat my biscuits you have to sing "The Biscuit Song")
Hot out of the oven!
Too good not to eat!
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