Buttermilk Biscuits

We love carbs! I'll admit it. . .  Taylor is a huge bread guy and now biscuit guy, so that makes me a baker! ;)

I typically don't eat breakfast unless it's made for me. Sound ridiculous? It probably is, but mornings aren't the easiest time for me to eat, it really takes work. [haha, few will understand]. So, in making these biscuits I was hoping it would be something quick and easy to warm up and eat in the mornings, with a nice hot cup of coffee [Mmmmm!]. These biscuits were so extremely simple and fun to make. It's delicious with any dinner meal, and for breakfast, just add a little jam! :)

Buttermilk Biscuits - adapted from Fearless Homemaker

You will need:

1 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/4 cup cold butter
1/2 cup buttermilk
3-4 tablespoons butter, melted, for brushing the tops of the biscuits

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

2. Combine flour, salt, & baking powder in a mixing bowl. You can use a food processor if you don't have a mixing bowl.

3. Add butter, in pieces, and mix well. [see picture]

4. Using a spatula, slowly add buttermilk. Stir until it turns into dough.

5. On a floured surface, knead dough. *FOUR TIMES* This is what is recommended, so I'd follow the rules. Only knead the dough 4 times.

6. Roll the dough out and using a round cutter or small cup, mold out the biscuits. Place them on wax paper on a baking sheet.

With melted butter, brush tops of biscuits.

Bake 10-15 minutes.

Num num num!!

ENJOY!










Pssssssst! With Easter just around the corner, I will be making my Grandma's Pound Cake, you will want the recipe, so keep an eye out!! :)

Honey Wheat Bread

I have really begun to enjoy baking breads [when they turn out correctly ;) ]. So far, this Honey Wheat Bread recipe [thank you pinterest] has been our go to bread. It is so so delicious and super easy to make. I hope you enjoy it :)

Tay turned this on while I baked. . . which made everything more fun!









Honey Wheat Bread

What you need:

1 cup warm water
1 tbs milk
2 tbs oil
2 tbs honey
2 tbs brown sugar
1 tsp salt
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
2 tsp instant active dry yeast
Optional: 3 tbs rolled oats [more or less depending on preference] *The bread is really good plain, that is usually how I make it, I am just experimenting with the Oats.


*Bake at 350 degrees

1. Combine the first 6 ingredients in a Kitchen Aid mixing bowl, using the flat beater.

2. Switch to the dough hook at this point, and add the flours and yeast, and knead until the dough is smooth and elastic. About 10-15 minutes.

3. Place the dough in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover with a clean towel and let rise, about 40 minutes.

4. Punch the dough down and knead. Then form into a loaf and place it into a greased pan. If you are putting oats on top of the loaf, grease the pan then add wax paper and lightly grease the wax paper, then place the dough into the pan and form loaf. It will make removing the loaf easier, so you don't have to flip it over to remove, you can just pick it up using the wax paper. Thus keeping the oats on top. :)

5. After you place the dough in the pan, cover it with the towel and let it rise in a warm place for about 30 minutes.











6. If you want oats on top: Before placing the loaf in the oven, drizzle honey over the top and carefully spread it around, then top with the oats.

7. Place in the oven and bake for about 35-40 minutes.

*If you are not using Oats, bake for 30-35 minutes.

8. Remove the bread and let it cool for a few minutes. Then remove to a wire rack to let cool.

9. Slice & Enjoy!!