Monkey Bread

I was in the mood for something sweet, but I didn't have everything I needed for any of my usual favorites. So I sort of cobbled a few recipes together to make monkey bread.

1 can biscuits (I think I had an 8ct. of Pillsbury Grands)
1/2 c sugar
2 tbsp cinnamon
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1 c sugar
6 tbsp butter
1/2 c heavy cream, half & half, or milk (the higher the fat content, the thicker the caramel)

Mix the 1/2 c sugar with the cinnamon on a plate or in a shallow bowl. Cut the biscuits into quarters and dredge each piece in the cinnamon sugar. Place the biscuit pieces in a well-greased (I lined mine with foil and greased that, just to cut down on clean-up) 8" cake pan.
Put the sugar in a heavy sauce-pot (at least 3 quart size because the caramel will foam up as it cooks), and cook at moderately high heat. Whisk constantly until the sugar melts and starts to boil. Once it's dark brown, add the butter and whisk until it's combined. Remove from the heat and add the cream, stirring well to combine. Pour this over the biscuits and bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes until the biscuit pieces are no longer gooey. Cool for about 15-20 minutes, then turn out onto a platter to serve.

Posted by: Erika

Biscuits

This is the absolute best biscuit recipe I've tried-- it's replaced my former favorite biscuit recipe. I found it on the Food Network website, but I don't remember who's recipe it is.

2 c flour
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp salt
1 tbsp baking powder
8 tbsp very cold butter, cut into small cubes, plus 2-3 tbsp melted butter
3/4 c milk or buttermilk (I usually end up needing 3/4 c + 1-2 tbsp milk)

Preheat oven to 425. Combine the dry ingredients, then cut in the cold butter until it's all crumbly. Stir in the milk. Roll out to desired thickness, then use a glass or biscuit cutter dipped in flour to cut the biscuits out. Place in a buttered cast-iron skillet, brush the tops with melted butter, and bake 12-15 minutes until the tops are golden. Brush with melted butter again, then serve.

Posted by: Erika

Cheddar Bacon Biscuits

3 cups all-purpose flour 
4 teaspoons baking powder 
3/4 teaspoon salt 
8 tablespoons (1 stick) cold unsalted butter 
1 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese 
1/3 cup chopped fresh chives 
6 bacon slices, finely chopped and fried until crisp 
1 1/2 cups milk 

Directions

1) Position a rack in the lower third of an oven and preheat to 400 degrees F. Lightly spray a biscuit pan with nonstick cooking spray.

2) In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder and salt. Using a pastry blender or 2 knives, cut in the butter until it resembles coarse meal. Add the cheese, chives and bacon; using a fork, stir until evenly distributed. Add the milk; using a rubber spatula, stir until just combined. Divide the dough among the wells of the prepared pan.

3)Bake until the biscuits are golden and a toothpick inserted into the center of a biscuit comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Transfer the pan to a wire rack and let cool for 15 minutes. Invert the pan onto the rack and lift off the pan. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Makes about 7 bisuits


Posted by: Rachel

Sausage Cheese Balls

2 1/2 C. Biscuit mix
2 C. Sharp Cheddar Cheese
1-lb. roll sausage

Mix all ingredients together and then chill for 1 hr. 
Remove from refrigerator and roll into 1-inch balls. 
Place balls on a sprayed or lightly greased cooking sheet.
Bake 325 degree oven for 20 minutes or until browned.


Posted by: Michelle