Biscuit woes

[mrscoyote]

I just want biscuits that are fluffy and light. Instead I get crumbly hockey pucks every time. Wh do they never turn out for me. I follow the recipe but it hates me.

 

[baymule]

My biscuit recipe:

1 can beer
1 box Bisquick

Open beer, pour in bowl. Mix enough Bisquick in to make a dough. Pat out on floured surface, cut out biscuits with over turned drinking glass. Cut them kinda thick, don't roll the dough out thin. Place on greased cookie sheet and bake at 375 degrees 15 minutes or until done. Serve with butter and jam. Never fails!

I have been a failure at every recipe I ever tried, but this one. And I am a good cook too, just not biscuits I guess....

 

[WendyJ]

Sounds like it is time to try a different recipe

 

[frustratedearthmother]

Get a new recipe! Not trying to be harsh, lol, but maybe, just maybe you should check out a different recipe.

 

[WendyJ]

Some recipes just don't work for certain places. Altitude issues, water too hard or soft, flour too coarse, electric or gas heat, type of baking pan used, they all make a difference.

 

[mrscoyote]

Any suggestions for recipes? The one I used is from the better homes cook book

 

[WendyJ]

Do you like sweeter ones, like you would have with jam, or not so sweet ones to go with soup, herb or cheesy ones? Roomie has a cheater recipe she likes that uses mayo, if you want I can ask her for it.

 

[Denim Deb]

What are you using for your fat source in it? If you're using shortening, try lard instead.

 

[mrscoyote]

I have tried all butter and also tried mixing shortening and butter as per the recipe. I haven't bought any lard. I read somewhere what kind not to get and know I don't remember.

 

[frustratedearthmother]

Is your baking powder fresh? Could be an issue if you're not getting a nice rise out of the biscuits...