Best Mystery Biscuits Recipes

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MYSTERY BISCUITS



MYSTERY BISCUITS image

Categories     Bean     Bake     Hominy/Cornmeal/Masa

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (105 to 115 degrees)
6 cups self-rising flour, sifted and divided
1 cup shortening, melted and cooled to 105 to 115
2 cups buttermilk
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
Melted butter

Steps:

  • Combine yeast and warm water in a 1-cup liquid measuring cup; let stand 5 minutes. Combine 1 cup flour and melted shortening in a large bowl; stir in yeast mixture. Combine buttermilk, sugar, and soda. Gradually add remaining 5 cups flour to yeast mixture alternately with buttermilk mixture, stirring until mixture is well-blended. Cover bowl tightly with plastic wrap; chill dough for 2 hours. Preheat oven to 450. Turn dough out onto a well-floured surface, and knead lightly 3 or 4 times. Pat dough to 1/2-inch thickness; cut with a floured 3-inch biscuit cutter. Place biscuits on lightly greased large baking sheets, leaving 1-inch of space between biscuits. Bake for 8 or 10 minutes or until golden. Brush with melted butter. Yield: 15 biscuits.

MYSTERY BISCUITS



Mystery Biscuits image

The mayonnaise and milk give these biscuits a very moist flavor. That is why they are so popular, especially among children. The "mystery" is the addition of the mayo.

Provided by Lori Loucas @jostlori

Categories     Biscuits

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cup(s) all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon(s) baking powder
1 teaspoon(s) salt
1/4 cup(s) mayonnaise
1 cup(s) milk
1 teaspoon(s) sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat overn to 375 F. Grease a baking sheet or twelve muffin cups and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt. Blend in the mayonnaise, milk and sugar until the mixture is creamy.
  • Drop the dough by the spoonful onto the prepared pan or fill the muffin cups 2/3 full. Bake until golden brown, 18-20 minutes. Makes 12.

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