How to Make Gourmet Biscuits

There's nothing like homemade biscuits, but even the best recipe can get boring. That's why it's always fun to play with a recipe and make it gourmet. With just a few simple additions, you can turn any biscuit recipe into a gourmet delight.

Things You'll Need

• 3 to 3 1/2 cups self rising flour
• 1/4 cup melted shortening
• 1 cup milk

Instructions

1. Make a basic biscuit recipe. Add 3 cups of self rising flour to a large bowl and make a well for the melted shortening and milk. Slowly stir the flour into the shortening and milk until combined. If the mixture is too wet, add a little bit of the extra 1/2 cup of flour until the dough is no longer wet. Divide the dough into eight pieces and then shape the dough into biscuits. Place on a nonstick baking sheet and bake in a 425 degree F oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until golden brown.

2. Add herbs. Herbs are a wonderful way to make any biscuit recipe gourmet. You can add everything from rosemary to chives. Start out with your favorite herbs and see which flavors you like best.

3. Stir in some cheese. Cheese adds such wonderful flavor. Aged cheddar and Parmesan would both add great flavor without a lot of hassle. Even cream cheese can be added, which adds great flavor as well as a wonderful texture.

4. Sprinkle with spices. Before placing your gourmet biscuits in the oven, sprinkle them with your favorite spices. You could use something as simple as fresh cracked pepper or you could add something smoky, such as cumin.

5. Brush with flavored butter. Right before your gourmet biscuits come out of the oven, melt some butter and add additional flavor. For example, you could add a clove of garlic and have garlic butter.

Tips & Warnings

• When adding cheese and herbs, add them to the flour before making a well for the liquids.