Description
Daddy’s Savory Tomato Biscuits are a delightful twist on traditional biscuits, featuring a flavorful tomato-vegetable juice that adds a subtle tang and vibrant color. These biscuits are quick to make, buttery, and perfect for serving alongside soups, salads, or as a snack.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 3 cups self-rising flour
- â…› teaspoon baking soda
- â…› teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon white sugar
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup shortening
- 1 cup tomato-vegetable juice cocktail
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a baking sheet to prevent the biscuits from sticking during baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the self-rising flour, baking soda, salt, and sugar, stirring well to ensure all dry ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Cut in Shortening: Use a pastry cutter to cut the shortening into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs, which creates a flaky texture in the biscuits.
- Add Tomato-Vegetable Juice: Pour in the tomato-vegetable juice cocktail and mix until the dough is moist but not overly sticky.
- Knead Dough: Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead it several times until it holds together in a cohesive ball.
- Roll Out Dough: Roll the dough out to approximately ½-inch thickness, ensuring uniform height for even baking.
- Cut Biscuits: Use a biscuit cutter to cut rounds from the rolled dough and place each round on the prepared baking sheet spaced slightly apart.
- Bake Biscuits: Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until the biscuits have risen and the tops are lightly golden brown.
Notes
- For best results, keep the shortening cold to achieve flakier biscuits.
- You can substitute tomato-vegetable juice cocktail with pure tomato juice for a stronger tomato flavor.
- Serve warm with butter or your favorite savory spread.
- If you prefer a softer biscuit, brush the tops with melted butter immediately after baking.
- Biscuits are best eaten fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
