Buttermilk Biscuits
Recipe courtesy of Ree Drummond
Biscuits
Total Time:
30 min
Prep:
15 min
Cook:
15 min
Yield:12 biscuits
Level:Easy
Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
1/3 cup powdered milk
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
5 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons cream of tartar
2 teaspoons salt
1 stick cold butter, cut into bits
1/2 cup shortening
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
1/4 cup melted butter

Directions

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.

Stir together the flour, powered milk, sugar, baking powder, cream of tartar and salt in a medium bowl.

Using a pastry cutter, cut the butter and shortening into the dry mixture until blended thoroughly.

Fold in the buttermilk until the dough comes together.

On a lightly floured surface, turn out the dough and use hands to press into a circle 1 to 1 1/2 inches thick.

Cut out circles with a biscuit cutter or a glass. Place the biscuits in cast-iron skillets, then brush the tops with the melted butter.

Bake until golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes.



Roasted Potatoes and Sausage Dinner

INGREDIENTS

• 1 pound smoked sausage, such as andouille or kielbasa (I used Beef sausage)
• 1 1/2 pounds gold or red potatoes, cut in 1- to 2-inch chunks
• 3 to 4 carrots, cut in 1-inch pieces
• 2 medium onions, cut into wedges
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon Cajun or Creole seasoning
• 1 large clove garlic, crushed and finely minced
• a few sprigs of fresh thyme, or about 1/2 teaspoon dried leaf thyme
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

PREPARATION

1. Heat oven to 425°. Grease a 3-quart baking dish or spray with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Combine the sausage pieces, potatoes, carrots, and onions in a large food storage bag or bowl; toss with the pepper, salt, Creole seasoning, garlic, thyme, and olive oil. Transfer to the prepared baking dish. 
3. Roast for 45 to 60 minutes, until vegetables are fork-tender, stirring every 15 to 20 minutes.
4. Serve with a salad and biscuits for a complete, delicious meal.