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Wednesday, June 29, 2011

Biscuits--New and Improved

American biscuit (left) from Bob Evans Restaur...Image via WikipediaDo you like biscuits?  They are a traditional favorite for all meals, but if you are a non-cook or a new-cook, you may have considered them beyond your capability.  Never fear!  Canned biscuits have been around for a long time, and they are easy.  They are different from the ones made from dough by your very own hands; however, you can buy the homemade ones in the freezer section at the grocery store.  They come in a resealable package.  You can remove any number you want and cook them without thawing.  They bake to perfection in about 20 to 25 minutes.  I love them.

If you want to be a little more adventurous, buy the biscuit mix.  The advantage to using the mix is that you can make a huge variety of baked items from it, including, but not limited to pancakes, shortcake, coffee cake, donuts, and pizza crust.  There are recipes on the box for many items.  Search the Internet for others.  Using the mix offers you the opportunity to experiment with baking without having to stock up on items like baking powder and soda.  You will probably have things like sugar and salt.

If you decide to try baking, buy items like spices and herbs in small containers because they loose potency over time, and you use very little in a recipe.  You can also be creative with the canned or frozen biscuits and other similar items.  Brush the top of biscuits with butter and sprinkle with garlic powder or onion powder before or after cooking.  Add Italian herbs to canned pizza crust.  Use a pastry brush to glaze the top of bread or muffins with honey while they are still warm.  You may even use this with prepared ones from the store.

Give your own touch to prepared foods to enjoy alone or with friends and relatives.


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