Cooking Exceptionally With Gin Lee

Savory Biscuits This recipe makes some of the best biscuits to serve with savory meats, casseroles, soups, and stews. They're even great to serve alongside breakfast chops in the morning. Ingredients: 2 cups of self-rising flour 1/2 cup of vegetable shortening 1/2 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper Just a pinch of seasoning salt Just a small pinch of each of the following spices: oregano, thyme, cayenne pepper flakes, garlic powder, and dried tomato flakes 3/4 cup of whole milk Instructions: Sift two cups of self-rising flour three times. Then add it to a medium-sized bowl. Now, add 1/2 cup of vegetable shortening to the seasoned flour. Using a fork to cut the vegetable shortening into the flour (do this until all the shortening is well combined with the flour.) At this point, the flour mixture will have little pea-sized lumps. Add 1/2 teaspoon of freshly ground pepper, a pinch of seasoning salt, and a small pinch of oregano, thyme, cayenne pepper flakes, garlic powder, and dr...

Country-style egg biscuits By following these steps, you will be able to create delicious country-style egg biscuits with a delightful texture, appearance, and taste! Enjoy! Ingredients: 4 cups of self-rising flour 1/2 cup of cold butter 2 eggs 1 1/2 cups of evaporated milk (you can use whatever milk you keep on hand) Instructions: Begin by adding 4 cups of self-rising flour to a large bowl. Then, incorporate 1/2 cup of cold butter into the flour by mashing it with a fork or using your hands. In a separate bowl, whisk 2 eggs until they become frothy. Add 1 1/2 cups of evaporated milk to the eggs and whisk again. Create a well in the center of the flour mixture, and gradually pour in the egg and milk mixture. Combine the ingredients using a fork or your hands, but do not overwork the dough. Sprinkle a dusting of flour on your countertop and transfer the dough onto it. Roll the dough out to a thickness of about half an inch. Fold the dough in half, flip it, and roll it out again. Repeat ...

Homemade English Scones Are you ready to embark on a scrumptious culinary adventure? Look no further, because I am here to present you with the ultimate recipe for homemade scones! Get ready to indulge in a delectable treat that will leave your taste buds craving for more. Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 cup granulated Splenda or sugar 1 tablespoon of baking powder 1/2 teaspoon of seasoning salt 1/2 cup of cold, cubed butter 1/2 cup of milk 1 large egg 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract 1 to 2 tablespoons of milk to brush on top of the scones Shredded cheddar cheese for topping (optional) Instructions: Preheat your oven to 425 degrees. Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or lightly greasing it.   In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour, ¼ cup of granulated Splenda or sugar, 1 tablespoon of baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of seasoning salt. Mix them together thoroughly, ensuring all the ingredients are well incorporated.   Add ...

Pan-Fried Buttermilk Biscuit Are you ready to make some delicious homemade buttermilk biscuits that are quick and easy to make? Look no further! This Deep South recipe will have your taste buds dancing with joy. Ingredients: 2 cups self-rising flour 1/4 cup vegetable shortening 3/4 cup buttermilk 1/4 cup butter Instructions: Start by preheating a skillet over medium heat. In a mixing bowl, combine the self-rising flour and vegetable shortening. Use a pastry cutter or fork to mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Slowly add the buttermilk to the mixture, stirring until a soft dough forms. Allow the dough to rest for 15 minutes. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead gently a few times. Roll out the dough to about 1/2 inch thickness. Using a biscuit cutter or a glass, cut out biscuits from the dough. Melt the butter in the preheated skillet. Place the biscuits in the skillet, making sure they are not touching each other. Cover the skillet and cook the biscuits for a...

Delicious, Best-Ever Layered Biscuits Yummy biscuits can be served as a side or main course to any meal. Today, I'd like to share another one of my favorite biscuit recipes with you all. Imagine the pleasure of breaking through the golden crust of a mouthwatering biscuit, revealing the soft, warm layers within. The aroma that fills the air is simply irresistible, beckoning you to savor each morsel with anticipation and delight. Ingredients: 2 cups of self-rising flour 2 teaspoons of Splenda or regular granulated white sugar 6 tablespoons of cold butter 3/4 cup of evaporated milk Instructions: In a bowl, add 2 cups of self-rising flour and 2 teaspoons of Splenda or regular granulated white sugar. Mix well. Now, add 6 tablespoons of cold butter to the flour mixture. Using a pastry cutter or fork, cut the butter into the dry ingredients. Make sure that the butter is incorporated well. Then add 3/4 cup of evaporated milk. Combine well, but do not overwork the biscuit dough. Next, trans...

Bacon Bisquick Biscuits Today, I prepared bacon biscuits with Bisquick, but you can also make them using self-rising flour. These biscuits are so yummy! They're layered almost like buttermilk biscuits, but I don't use buttermilk in this recipe, even though you definitely could. Ingredients: 3 cups of Bisquick baking mix 1-1/2 cups of bacon, cooked and cut into small pieces. 1/2 cup of cold butter about 1 cup of milk Flour for rolling the dough out Instructions: Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Grease a pan with cooking spray and set it aside. In a medium-sized bowl, combine the Bisquick mix and the cold butter with a fork. Now, add the milk slowly and combine. The dough should not be too wet. You'll want it to come together so that it can be handled easily without sticking to your fingers. Sometimes I need the entire cup, and other times I don't. It has something to do with the weather.  Next, sprinkle flour onto your workspace and turn your dough out on it. Roll the ...

Basic biscuits All I use to make my two ingredient biscuits is self-rising flour and warm water. That's it! The biscuits turn out perfectly for dunking in a bowl of milk gravy, making breakfast sandwiches, and serving alongside any other meal. When I make my two ingredient biscuits, I never roll the dough out. Doing so tends to make the biscuits tough. I don't use butter, margarine, or any other type of fat in this biscuit recipe. So, the dough should never be overworked. This recipe will make five nice sized biscuits. The biscuits will rise and have a nice bread texture. Ingredients: 1-⅓ cups of self-rising flour 1 cup of warm water Instructions: First, for these biscuits you'll want to sift your flour. In a bowl, add the prepared flour. Then pour in the warm water over the flour. Combine well with a fork. Knead the dough until it forms into a ball, but do not over knead the dough. Allow the biscuit dough to sit for thirty minutes. (This softens the dough and is a crucial ...

Bacon Breakfast Biscuits  Are you ready to start your day off with a delicious breakfast treat? Well, look no further than these bacon breakfast biscuits. This recipe will show you how to make a tasty morning meal that will make your taste buds dance with joy. Follow the easy steps below to whip up a batch of these savory biscuits. Ingredients: For the biscuits: 2 cups of all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon of baking powder 1/2 teaspoon of salt 1/2 cup of cold butter, cubed 1 cup of milk For the filling: 6 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese Optional Ingredients: 6 large eggs Additional shredded cheddar cheese Freshly ground black pepper, to taste Seasoning salt, to taste Instructions: Start by cooking 6 pieces of bacon. Fry the bacon over medium-high heat in a large skillet for 5 to 8 minutes on each side.  Place the fried bacon on a paper towel-lined plate. Once it's cooled enough to handle, crumble it. In a large bowl, mix together the flour, ba...

Homemade buttermilk sunshine biscuits If you enjoy bread, today I am preparing my homemade buttermilk sunshine biscuits. These biscuits have nice, buttery flavored layers and a browned crunchy crust. To enhance the crust, I brush the tops of the dough with extra buttermilk before baking, then while the biscuits are baking, I brush the tops with melted butter to brown them. Plus, during the last few minutes of baking, I flip the biscuits over to brush the bottoms with extra melted butter. This is what creates the golden sunshine color on the outside of their crusts. Ingredients: 2-½ cups of self-rising flour, extra flour to roll the biscuits dough out 8-10 tablespoons of butter, softened 1 cup of buttermilk, plus three tablespoons to brush over the tops of your biscuit dough 2 tablespoons of melted butter, to brush over the tops of your biscuits when browning them Instructions: In a bowl, add the self-rising flour and softened butter together. You can use a food processor or cut the but...