Today is June 1st, my birthday month along with two other cousins. School is out and even though it isn't officially summer, I'm sure many are thinking of it that way. Except for about four days that we had in May in the mid 90s, our temperatures have been pleasant. We have been enjoying sitting in our new swing from our huge pine tree and the view of the front yard. Monday was especially pleasant with a nice breeze and temps about 80 degrees.
We drove south to southeast Arkansas over the weekend for my maternal family reunion and it was especially nice and I didn't even see one mosquito. Yay. It was so good seeing everyone. I added a picture below.
We have also been working on a remodel of the family room downstairs and will have to get back on it after our break/trip. Even though I am not working at break-neck speed, I am anxious to get it finished and get the room back in order. I have also included a picture or two below.
I'm not sure why I continue to try new biscuit recipes since I already have the best recipe ever that I created. Wayne always compares every biscuit he eats elsewhere to mine. I guess it is just my curiosity. Whatever the reason, I decided to try a copycat recipe for Hardee's biscuits I saw. If you are not familiar with Hardee's, it is a fast food hamburger joint. I think it is tied to Carl Jr's in other parts of the county. I don't remember the last time I ate a biscuit at Hardee's, but that's okay anyway. So I guess I can't say it tastes exactly like a Hardee's biscuit since I don't remember how they tastes, but the recipe makes a decent biscuit. Not as good as mine, Wayne says, but good.
I couldn't help but fall into some of my ways while making them and did my way instead of the recipe's instructions so that's why I called them Patricia's Hardee's Biscuits instead of Hardee's Copycat Biscuits.
PATRICIA'S HARDEE'S BISCUITS
2 cups self-rising flour
1/2 tablespoon sugar
1/2 tablespoon baking powder
6 tablespoons shortening
1 cup buttermilk
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Spray biscuit cast iron skillet pan, if you have one, or pan you use with non-stick cooking spray. (I strongly suggest you get the cast iron skillet pan if you are serious about making biscuits.) Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, mix the flour, sugar, and baking powder with a whisk.
I measured out the shortening using my tablespoon cookie scoop and pressed each scoop of shortening on the side of the bowl. That helps to keep up with the count; plus I usually work in one tablespoon at a time and that makes it easier to do.
I followed the recipe and cut the scoops in with two knives, but
ended up using my fingers anyway to "cut" the shortening in.
Add buttermilk slowly and mix until a dough forms.
Drop dough onto a flowered surface and
work until
smooth.
Press out to 1/2" thickness. Cut biscuit with a glass or cutter the size you wish.
Rework dough and continue cutting until all dough is used.
Place in pan and brush stops with a little buttermilk.
Bake in oven for 20 to 25 minutes. I baked for the 25 minutes because the biscuits weren't brown enough for my taste after 20 minutes.
Cut in half and butter. Wayne had to take a bite first.
Add your favorite jam if you like.
Family Reunion picture - cousins with our 93.5 yr old aunt (and mother to six of the cousins).
Me working hard on remodel...
The room is already looking brighter!
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