Johnnies Homemade Biscuits Recipes

GRANDMA GERALDINE'S FAMOUS BISCUITS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450˚ F. Sift 2 cups flour, the salt, sugar and baking powder into a large bowl. Mix in the lard with a fork or your fingers until well blended.
• Gradually add the buttermilk until the dough is wet and sticky (but not too wet), then add the remaining 3 tablespoons flour until the dough comes together and is kneadable. Either pinch off 2-inch biscuits or pat out the dough until ½ inch thick on a lightly floured surface and cut out biscuits with a floured 2-inch round cutter; arrange on a baking sheet. Brush the tops of the biscuits with buttermilk.
• Bake the biscuits until golden brown on top, 15 to 17 minutes.

JOHNNY'S BISCUITS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 475 degrees F (245 degrees C). Spray a 10 1/2 inch cast iron skillet with non stick cooking spray.
• In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda, salt and sugar. Cut in the shortening and softened butter with a fork until the lumps are pea size. Gently stir in the buttermilk until all of the flour is incorporated; do not over mix. The dough should be very wet. If not, add more buttermilk to achieve a sloppy consistency. Let stand for 2 to 3 minutes.
• Place all-purpose flour in a bowl. Spray an ice cream scoop or large spoon with vegetable spray and scoop out dough. Drop each biscuit one at a time into the flour. Using well-floured hands, pick up each piece and pass from hand to hand lightly to shake off excess flour and shape it into a soft round. Place the biscuits gently into cast iron skillet. They will be a tight fit. Do not mash the biscuits down! Brush tops lightly with melted butter.
• Bake at 475 degrees F (245 degrees C) for 16 to 18 minutes. Cool before serving.

JOHNNY'S BISCUITS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 475 degrees F (245 degrees C). Spray a 10 1/2 inch cast iron skillet with non stick cooking spray.
• In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda, salt and sugar. Cut in the shortening and softened butter with a fork until the lumps are pea size. Gently stir in the buttermilk until all of the flour is incorporated; do not over mix. The dough should be very wet. If not, add more buttermilk to achieve a sloppy consistency. Let stand for 2 to 3 minutes.
• Place all-purpose flour in a bowl. Spray an ice cream scoop or large spoon with vegetable spray and scoop out dough. Drop each biscuit one at a time into the flour. Using well-floured hands, pick up each piece and pass from hand to hand lightly to shake off excess flour and shape it into a soft round. Place the biscuits gently into cast iron skillet. They will be a tight fit. Do not mash the biscuits down! Brush tops lightly with melted butter.
• Bake at 475 degrees F (245 degrees C) for 16 to 18 minutes. Cool before serving.

JOHNNY CAKES

Steps:

• Place first five ingredients in a bowl and whisk to combine.
• Make a well in the centre and slowly ad the oil and then the water.
• Gently mix until a lose dough forms. Turn gently on to a very lightly floured surface and gently knead in to a ball.
• Cover and let rest for 15 minutes.
• Shape the dough into a long roll, about 2-3 inches wide; cut into 18 even pieces.
• Shape each piece in to a small ball and then flatten into 1 1/2 inch thick disk.
• Place a large skillet over medium heat. Add enough oil to coat the bottom of the pan. When the oil is hot, fry the johnny cakes in batches for 2-3 min per side, or until puffed and golden. Dry on paper towels and serve.

BISCUITS TO FREEZE (JOHNNY CASH'S MOTHER'S RECIPE)

Steps:

• Mix ingredients.
• Cut out biscuits, put on cookie sheet and freeze.
• When frozen, take off pan and place in plastic bag.
• When ready to bake, place FROZEN biscuits in a COLD oven and turn to 450 degrees.
• They will be ready by the time other breakfast items are prepared. It takes 18-20 minutes for biscuits to bake.