Spy Wednesday Biscuits Recipe

Name: Spy Wednesday Biscuits
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup currants; 1 package active dry yeast; 1 cup warm water; 4 cups flour; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 4 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup chilled vegetable shortening, cut into bits; 1 cup buttermilk; ⅔ cup butter, melted and cooled

Servings: persons

1/2 cup currants
1 package active dry yeast
1 cup warm water
4 cups flour
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup chilled vegetable shortening, cut into bits
1 cup buttermilk
⅔ cup butter, melted and cooled

1
Place the currants in a dish, cover with hot water and set aside.
2
Mix the yeast with the cup of warm water in a bowl, and set aside for 5 minutes, until frothy.
3
Sift the flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder and salt together in a bowl.
4
Cut in the shortening with a pastry blender until the mixture has the texture of coarse cornmeal.
5
This can also be done in a food processor.
6
Drain the currants, and mix them into the dough.
7
Then, lightly stir in the yeast mixture and the buttermilk just until all the ingredients are moist.
8
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead gently and briefly.
9
Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
10
Roll or pat the dough into a rectangle about 1/2 inch thick.
11
Cut rounds with a 2 1/2-inch-diameter biscuit cutter.
12
Scraps can be gently kneaded together and rolled and cut.
13
Dip each cut biscuit into the melted butter; then, place them an inch apart on the parchment-lined baking sheets.
14
Set aside to rise for 2 hours.
15
Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
16
Bake about 15 minutes, until golden brown.
17
Serve warm.

1216

kcal

Calories

Fat

120

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup currants, 1 package active dry yeast, 1 cup warm water, 4 cups flour, and more.

Yes, Spy Wednesday Biscuits falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Spy Wednesday Biscuits

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