If you’ve ever received a gift of fancy cornbread or biscuit mix, or even bought boxed cake mix, you understand the relief of having some of the work done for you in the kitchen. While I enjoy the process of mixing and measuring ingredients, there are days when I simply don’t feel like it. That’s where Busy Day Biscuits come in. These biscuits offer the flaky, buttery goodness of homemade biscuits without the hassle of starting from scratch every time.
Busy Day Biscuits are homemade buttermilk biscuits that are prepared up to the point just before adding the milk. By storing the mixture in a ziplock bag in the freezer, the cold butter within the flour mixture helps to maintain a tender texture in the biscuits. This method not only saves time but also results in a more delicate biscuit compared to making it all at once.
To make Busy Day Biscuits, start by grating frozen butter using a box grater and mixing it with self-rising flour. Transfer the mixture to a freezer-safe bag and store it for up to six months. When you’re ready to bake the biscuits, simply add buttermilk to the mixture, shape the dough, cut out the biscuits, and bake them to golden perfection.
This make-ahead biscuit recipe simplifies the process by eliminating the need to cut cold butter into the flour each time you want fresh biscuits. By preparing the butter-flour mixture in advance, you can enjoy delicious homemade biscuits on busy days with minimal effort. Whether you’re making them for yourself or as a thoughtful gift, Busy Day Biscuits are sure to impress even the most discerning biscuit lovers.
