Better then sex .... Butter Biscuits

[Botany]

Really easy

https://www.thekitchn.com/butter-biscuits-recipe-23228287

Except I melt the butter in the cooking pan, I add the mixed ingredients over the melted
butter, I don't add the sugar, and I bake 'em for 20 minutes @ 450 F.

[gademocrat7]

1. Thanks, Botany

Going to try this recipe for breakfast tomorrow.

[hippywife]

2. Those look really delicious.

Not sure why you omit all the sugar, but it adds more to breads than just flavor. It also assists in texture and browning.

[Botany]

3. Because my neighbor who I give 1/2 of them too is diabetic

But the next time I will add the sugar.

[hippywife]

4. I can understand that.

I'm diabetic, as well. But it's not just about sugar content, it's all the carbs we eat that really have to be watched over the course of a day. (I am absolutely NOT a keto adherent, eating that way messed up my kidneys years ago.)

So if your neighbor is consuming the biscuits, the horse is already at least half way out of the barn. Maybe add just half of the sugar next time and see how it goes. 4 1/2 teaspoons is a lot for a biscuit recipe in my estimation.

Maybe also try brushing them with a milk or egg wash before baking. That helps with browning, as well.

Edited typo.

[Botany]

6. I might add some spices* next time.

* Everything bagel spice mix

[hippywife]

12. With that asterisk...

...I thought you were going to add some green medicine. 🤣

[ret5hd]

5. Years ago spouse and I had to stop overnight...

in a hotel. Turns out there was a square-dance convention that evening.

We were watching, and it was nice and entertaining…very pleasant.

A woman participant started chatting with us, extolling the pleasures of square-dancing: “…and it’s better than sex!” she exclaimed.

My wife, without thinking or any hesitation blurted “You’re doing it wrong”

[wryter2000]

8. LOL

I may steal that one.

[ret5hd]

10. PS to the story...

this hotel was in Oklahoma City. The night we were there, in the wee wee hours of the night, there was a VERY big (for Oklahoma) earthquake… one of those caused by fracking. I would guess it lasted 30 seconds or so…we were confused and anxious, wondering WTF!?!?!?

After it was all over and we got calmed down, I said “I think she figured it out.”

Now you might think I’m making this up. That’s understandable…but I swear it’s true.

[hippywife]

11. We just had an earthquake about 40 minutes ago.

4.6 centered near the OK KS border. Was enough to give our little house south of Tulsa a good shake. 😮

[wryter2000]

7. Thanks

I'm saving this one.

[MOMFUDSKI]

9. Thanks

for this recipe. I am for sure going to bake them. It is strawberry season here in Florida and my husband grew up with these kind of biscuits for shortcake. He will be HAPPY. Thanks again! And regarding being diabetic it is actually the flour that has the killer carbs. I will have a half when I indulge. The little bit of sugar in the recipe is negligible. Just my 2 cents worth.

[flying rabbit]

13. Checking these out.

[Vinca]

14. Copied and definitely on the "to make" list.

[leftieNanner]

15. Made them last night

They were delicious (and this morning for breakfast too!). More like a cake texture than a layered flaky one.

Next time, I would make them in a 9" pan instead of 8".

Nice to have a simple biscuit alternative.

Thanks for the recipe.

[Botany]

16. now you tell me! I just bought an 8x8 pan

Feel free to add spices. Think of this recipe as a blank canvas. Black pepper, garlic powder, sesame seeds, and even everything bagel seasoning would make great additions to these biscuits and amp up their flavor.

https://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-make-everything-bagel-spice-223103

I'm gonna make some more but this time I will add the everything spice.

[leftieNanner]

17. Great Idea!

I always like to make a new recipe just as written. Then I mess with it and add extras. Love the idea of pepper, garlic, and sesame seeds.

I went out and bought an 8" pan yesterday just for this too!

Isn't DU wonderful!