Description
Daddy’s Savory Tomato Biscuits are a flavorful take on classic biscuits, featuring a moist dough made with tomato-vegetable juice cocktail. These biscuits are tender, lightly sweetened, and perfect for breakfast or as a side for any meal. Ready in just 25 minutes, they offer a delicious way to add a savory twist to your baking repertoire.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 3 cups self-rising flour
- â…› teaspoon baking soda
- â…› teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon white sugar
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup shortening
- 1 cup tomato-vegetable juice cocktail
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a baking sheet to prevent the biscuits from sticking during baking.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, stir together the self-rising flour, baking soda, salt, and white sugar to ensure even distribution of leavening agents and seasoning.
- Cut in Shortening: Using a pastry cutter, cut the shortening into the dry mixture until the texture resembles coarse crumbs. This step helps create a flaky biscuit texture.
- Add Tomato-Vegetable Juice: Pour in the tomato-vegetable juice cocktail and stir gently until the dough becomes moist and starts to come together.
- Knead the Dough: Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and gently knead it several times until it holds together. Be careful not to over-knead to keep the biscuits tender.
- Roll the Dough: Roll the dough to approximately ½-inch thickness to ensure even baking and a tender crumb.
- Cut Biscuits: Use a biscuit cutter to cut rounds from the dough, then place them evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 8–10 minutes until the biscuits have risen and are lightly browned on top. Remove from oven and serve warm.
Notes
- For a dairy-free option, use a vegetable shortening as specified in the recipe.
- You can substitute tomato-vegetable juice cocktail with plain tomato juice or a mild vegetable juice for a different flavor profile.
- Handle the dough gently to keep biscuits tender and flaky.
- Serve warm with butter, honey, or your favorite savory spreads.
- Leftover biscuits can be reheated in the oven or toaster for best texture retention.
