Towering Buttermilk Biscuits (plus a Cherry Cobbler!) | Happy Baking with Erin Jeanne McDowell

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  • Опубликовано: 15 янв 2025

Комментарии • 113

  • @rumbleinthekitchen_Amy
    @rumbleinthekitchen_Amy 4 месяца назад +37

    LOVE the addition of the food history! It's the perfect compliment to Happy Baking. ❤

  • @LindseyLouWho
    @LindseyLouWho 4 месяца назад +47

    This is an awesome evolution of your content! You have so much talent to share with the world, and your lovely expert Sasha was fun to listen to and watch discuss biscuits, too! I can't wait to learn more :) Also, when y'all said "hard tack" I envisioned Max Miller from Tasting History whacking them together, "CLACK CLACK!" :)

    • @sashdub
      @sashdub 4 месяца назад +6

      Thank you so much!! ❤️

    • @briezzie
      @briezzie 4 месяца назад +2

      I also had an image of Max Miller clacking his hard tack.
      Actually, anytime I hear the word "hard tack", there's Max, clacking away lol

  • @Teresavenancia
    @Teresavenancia 4 месяца назад +16

    I also think you’re amazing, like the other thousands of folk who follow you. I live in Melbourne Australia where a biscuit is what you guys call a cookie. For us, these are scones. I love the history segment, especially for some of us down under for whom the naming differences can be confusing. Thank you soooo much for all that you do.🦘💖💖💖

  • @rosezingleman5007
    @rosezingleman5007 4 месяца назад +26

    Your brother is a cutie pie Erin.
    And I have to say that if “food studies” had existed in my day, that definitely would’ve been my major too. Lucky Sasha!!!

  • @kaidubose1978
    @kaidubose1978 4 месяца назад +20

    I’m totally biased (but whatever) I loved the segment and the history lesson by Sasha. I can’t wait to learn more about biscuits and watch more yummy episodes with you Erin.

    • @erin-jeanne-mcdowell
      @erin-jeanne-mcdowell  4 месяца назад +5

      Hey - my brother is in this video, we love some family connections in this lil corner of the internet!!!!!

    • @kaidubose1978
      @kaidubose1978 4 месяца назад +1

      @@erin-jeanne-mcdowellWillie is awesome! BISCUIT BONANZA!!! 😅

  • @asaballew5805
    @asaballew5805 4 месяца назад +13

    Sasha's history segment was wonderful! Would love to see them again ❤

  • @francinepoirier3645
    @francinepoirier3645 17 дней назад +1

    Great video, with clear and concise explanations. Love that you explain the “why” and the “how” - so much easier to comprehend.

  • @FlameVulpin14
    @FlameVulpin14 2 месяца назад +2

    Recently came across your channel on my current journey down the "RUclips Bakers" rabbit hole. Your videos are not only informative and super entertaining but your energy and camera presence is so much fun. Can't wait to try out your pie dough and biscuit recipes.

  • @ridingwilding760
    @ridingwilding760 2 месяца назад +2

    Apparently your quiet and reserved nature is a family trait. 🤣 You must have had a fun (and loud) childhood.

  • @krystawhitmore9881
    @krystawhitmore9881 3 месяца назад +3

    Swoon. The biscuit is just the hero of breads. And I LOVED the history lesson ❤️✨❤️

  • @katherinep.8919
    @katherinep.8919 3 месяца назад +3

    Your brother being the new Biscuit Colonel is incredible. Love the history, and love your overall format. You're just so great at what you do!

  • @lynnstlaurent6789
    @lynnstlaurent6789 4 месяца назад +9

    It’s Bodacious Biscuits Girl Fall is my one takeaway from this video and I am going to spread the good news.

  • @jamesschinke4654
    @jamesschinke4654 3 месяца назад +3

    Her recipe for the ultimate chocolate cake is amazing.

  • @robinhambrick8002
    @robinhambrick8002 4 месяца назад +4

    😂 Thank you for this episode, your brother is a hoot 😂

  • @monicayu5619
    @monicayu5619 Месяц назад

    Love you Erin!! You are the best!! ❤

  • @zazander732
    @zazander732 4 месяца назад +3

    Amazing video, the history lesson was awesome, great all around. Love this format.

  • @Romi_Zii
    @Romi_Zii 4 месяца назад +2

    Family holidays at the McDowell household must be a hoot, lots of great food too!
    🩷❤️🧡💛💚🩵💙💜🖤🤍🤎

  • @juliegreen-hernandez7140
    @juliegreen-hernandez7140 2 месяца назад

    Loved the history lesson Thank you for sharing Sasha and Erin!

  • @jonhillman871
    @jonhillman871 4 месяца назад +1

    i love biscuit bonanza. sasha laid down some interesting knowledge and that guy who said "BISCUIT BONANZA" brought the fireworks.

  • @2nd_of_3
    @2nd_of_3 4 месяца назад +4

    I’m 63, just started making biscuits 😁 I didn’t like the taste of Bisquick and I don’t like messy hands 😂 But a bench scraper and a good recipe.. it was a game changer. I make them fairly often now.

  • @The_Tuscany
    @The_Tuscany 4 месяца назад +3

    Erin, I love your videos and I'm so glad you've got your own channel now. Wanted to shout out that if you ever start a Patreon, you've got folks who'd love to support you in between your book releases.

  • @ciegosordomudo
    @ciegosordomudo 4 месяца назад +5

    I make a chicken cobbler that my parents have loved for years. Normally I make it with drop biscuits or cut square biscuits to fit the casserole dish. I’d love to try the lattice technique to change it up a bit. I bet it would look stunning.

  • @MauriceNeuhaus
    @MauriceNeuhaus 4 месяца назад +1

    Just when you think there’s not much more to learn about biscuits… For some reason, I knew you had some tricks up your sleeve :-) thank you so much for your expertise. Love your videos and Instagram.❤

  • @patcarroll9234
    @patcarroll9234 2 месяца назад

    Your delivery is delightful. Your knowledge impressive. New subscriber. ❤

  • @preciousmocha78
    @preciousmocha78 3 месяца назад

    So glad to see you have branched out to your own channel Erin!! This was long overdue!!! you can always tell you love what you do and your one of the best at explaining it to unseasoned baker.

  • @CatsArtFashion
    @CatsArtFashion 4 месяца назад +1

    Food history FTW!! Love!

  • @jacquelinecohen2714
    @jacquelinecohen2714 3 месяца назад

    Erin your show makes me so happy! I love to bake and you bring such amazing energy to everything you make. Thank you for always inspiring me !❤ Also loved the history of the biscuits!

  • @swc2019
    @swc2019 4 месяца назад +1

    I love the lattice top idea! I will definitely being trying that! Thank you for an informative, cheery video!

  • @robinmarks5638
    @robinmarks5638 4 месяца назад +1

    Always love your videos! Bought all 3 of your cook books. Love Sasha's crochet top! I bet she made it!

    • @erin-jeanne-mcdowell
      @erin-jeanne-mcdowell  4 месяца назад

      I also am obsessed with Sasha's top!!!! Follow Sasha on social media: instagram.com/snackwithsash/ - I think they shared who made it!

  • @iameowyn
    @iameowyn 4 месяца назад +1

    Cannot WAIT for all the biscuit videos

  • @greenrockgarden2851
    @greenrockgarden2851 2 месяца назад

    You’re hilarious! Thank you for the recipe. 😊

  • @2nd_of_3
    @2nd_of_3 4 месяца назад +1

    I’m Absolutely making this biscuit recipe, just cutting it in half ❤ Thank you

  • @smileygirl6457
    @smileygirl6457 4 месяца назад +1

    They look amazing Erin.😊

  • @isfahani
    @isfahani 4 месяца назад

    Concurrence. I love food history, thanks for that as well. And fried biscuits are going to be second, after I nail the baked ones.... Thanks so much for the inspiration!

  • @lindas.8036
    @lindas.8036 4 месяца назад

    Great episode. Thank you! Concise, informative, easy to understand. I make buttermilk biscuits for Hubby a lot, but still picked up some new ideas and tips. Old dog, new trick! Wow! And a new subscriber.

  • @MultiGemgirl
    @MultiGemgirl 3 месяца назад

    your brother is hilarious. Love the history of biscuits

  • @edithharmer1326
    @edithharmer1326 Месяц назад

    Delicious❤

  • @PassiveAgressive319
    @PassiveAgressive319 4 месяца назад +1

    As a Brit I have only been recently introduced to American biscuits. My family adore them and beg me to make them all the time. It’s a delicious breakfast dish with Ham and Eggs. Next project Biscuits and gravy🇬🇧🇺🇸🫡
    I do use my processor to cut the butter and flour but add the buttermilk by hand. I’ve found that adding the BM to the dough to the processor makes a tougher biscuit.

    • @erin-jeanne-mcdowell
      @erin-jeanne-mcdowell  3 месяца назад

      I love this! I do this same thing with my pate brisee dough - I mix the fat + flour in the food processor, but add the water by hand! Be sure to check out the biscuits and gravy recipe on my site!
      www.erinjeannemcdowell.com/recipes/biscuits-and-green-chile-gravy

  • @aznSeddie
    @aznSeddie 4 месяца назад +2

    FRIED. BISCUITS?!
    Now, I'd like to give that a go...😏

  • @susanmatheos6456
    @susanmatheos6456 4 месяца назад

    You are amazing! I ordered your books I can’t wait to read them. 🎉🎉🎉

  • @nadinekore6308
    @nadinekore6308 4 месяца назад +3

    I am a Scone addict as well! I'm currently experimenting flavours in scones. And I need to make these savoury american biscuits with cheddar and them! 😂

    • @erin-jeanne-mcdowell
      @erin-jeanne-mcdowell  4 месяца назад +1

      Don’t forget to check out our #happybakingepisode featuring fluffy cheese curd scones! m.ruclips.net/video/VUBN52jXebY/видео.html ❤

  • @bettebrazier3192
    @bettebrazier3192 4 месяца назад

    Love all your videos Erin. I am so glad I stumbled across your work! Question - Have you considered doing an episode on pizza doughs? Pizza that can be savoury or sweet? I think that would be awesome!

  • @KaitlynBrady
    @KaitlynBrady 3 месяца назад +1

    I made these biscuits and they're delicious!
    What would be the best way to freeze them for later, freezing the dough before backing, or freezing the finished biscuits?

  • @annakrall8029
    @annakrall8029 4 месяца назад

    YUM!

  • @joanashanen3596
    @joanashanen3596 3 месяца назад

    Will you be doing fluffy buttermilk biscuits, as well? I definitely prefer fluffy country biscuits for something like B&G (I think the texture is better suited for the gravy).

  • @alixaugustine9599
    @alixaugustine9599 4 месяца назад

    Recently I made a fried pickle dip and had soooo much left over that I decided to incorporate it into a biscuit. I tell you, it was dang good! The little bits of dill pickles were so yummy! Next time I wouldn’t mix in the topping that was on the dip, as it made me have to add extra liquid to make the texture right but can suggest that as a way to use up excess sour cream/cream cheese based dips!

  • @K.M-H-lk9cl
    @K.M-H-lk9cl 4 месяца назад +1

    Love your content, Erin, and would be very curious about your take on vegan baking! Particularly pastries, I’ve yet to find any recipes that produce comparable results 🩷

    • @erin-jeanne-mcdowell
      @erin-jeanne-mcdowell  4 месяца назад +1

      A recipe for my dairy free/vegan pie dough recipe is coming to the channel very soon! ❤

  • @katiecarr2124
    @katiecarr2124 3 месяца назад

    You are so awesome!

  • @MrsBrit1
    @MrsBrit1 4 месяца назад +1

    A cat's head biscuit, at least in WV, might be big, but it is just the leftover scraps of rough that can't be re-rolled. It's all squished together to make the last biscuit.

    • @erin-jeanne-mcdowell
      @erin-jeanne-mcdowell  4 месяца назад +1

      That's so interesting to know! There are so many fascinating regional tidbits with classic recipes like these!

  • @bobhrfarm
    @bobhrfarm 3 месяца назад

    Erin, how about Heavy Cream biscuits for teas or desserts?

  • @1001reasons1968
    @1001reasons1968 4 месяца назад

    Yes ✅

  • @juaba4173
    @juaba4173 4 месяца назад

    thank you thank you

  • @2nd_of_3
    @2nd_of_3 4 месяца назад +1

    Is there a difference when baking in convection ovens?

    • @miseentrope
      @miseentrope 4 месяца назад

      Yes. Conventional bakes about 25 degrees F/ 15 degrees C lower than convection oven, so adjust accordingly. Note: oven temps can range cra-cra variable; reliable/credible thermometers = your BFFs in the kitchen.

    • @erin-jeanne-mcdowell
      @erin-jeanne-mcdowell  4 месяца назад

      Yes! The usual rule is lower the temperature 25 degrees when using convection ❤

  • @cljonesmts
    @cljonesmts 3 месяца назад +1

    We make our own yogurt at home, and as a result we have a lot of yogurt whey produced as a by-product. I decided to try it as my biscuit liquid. It doesn't have the same fat as buttermilk, but gives an amazing flavour and I think contributes to a really tender crumb. And the acid really activates the leaven.

  • @Barbbeshears
    @Barbbeshears 3 месяца назад

    😊

  • @AmyBeaver-e7v
    @AmyBeaver-e7v 4 месяца назад +1

    I love your bowl. Do you have info you can give me for it?

    • @erin-jeanne-mcdowell
      @erin-jeanne-mcdowell  4 месяца назад +1

      Folks always love this bowl, which was from a nesting set Food52 sold until about 2020 - they haven't continued to make it, unfortunately! Don't forget to check out the new Tools + Links section of my website, that has links to a ton of my favorite tools + ingredients! www.erinjeannemcdowell.com/tools-links

  • @cindyms.1237
    @cindyms.1237 4 месяца назад

    The biscuits I make most are the cream biscuits from America's Test Kitchen. They are also made in a food processor which is so much easier. They are also so tender and flaky.

  • @tomross4172
    @tomross4172 4 месяца назад

    Can I test baked biscuits with a thermometer? What temp is done?

    • @erin-jeanne-mcdowell
      @erin-jeanne-mcdowell  4 месяца назад +1

      I typically rely on visual cues to determine doneness for biscuits - but temperature is rarely a bad way to test baked goods' doneness. The "magic" temp for many baked goods is around 200°F/93°C or higher. Personally, with biscuits, I typically look for the golden brown color on top, and a deeper golden brown on the base of the biscuit (I physically pick one up to check)!

  • @lindagarcia8297
    @lindagarcia8297 4 месяца назад

    If I wanted to make a sweet and spicy gochujang biscuit, how much sweetener and how much gochujang paste should I add?

    • @erin-jeanne-mcdowell
      @erin-jeanne-mcdowell  3 месяца назад +1

      You’d want to experiment with it to get it just right - but one idea: you could also make a sweetened (honey or brown sugar) gochujang butter, and use that to baste the biscuits! I’ll be talking about butter basting in the next episode of the BISCUIT BONANZA! ❤

  • @michelletully6700
    @michelletully6700 4 месяца назад +1

    Help, every time I make biscuits or pie dough with butter I get a lot of butter leakage. I have tried chilling thoroughly, even overnight and that doesn’t solve the problem. I have also used an overnight thermometer to make sure my oven is at the right temperature. Any ideas where I am going wrong?

    • @erin-jeanne-mcdowell
      @erin-jeanne-mcdowell  3 месяца назад +2

      This likely means you need to incorporate your fat a bit more into the flour. If it isn’t “protected” by flour, the butter is prone to melting out in the early stages of baking. The folding technique I talk about in this episode also helps a bit with this! ❤

  • @lissyniña
    @lissyniña 4 месяца назад

    I like a pillowy biscuit rather than a flaky biscuit there's a difference if you ever had Cracker Barrel biscuits that's a pillowy biscuit, any particular method for that one?

    • @erin-jeanne-mcdowell
      @erin-jeanne-mcdowell  4 месяца назад +1

      I think you’ll love the other episodes of the BISCUIT BONANZA as we talk about different types of biscuits! ❤❤❤

  • @melissaevans4396
    @melissaevans4396 3 месяца назад

    If that biscuit can put a Red Lobster biscuit to shame then I gotta have one!! 😮 how can I get one?! 😊

  • @lenacoleman1142
    @lenacoleman1142 4 месяца назад

    Question for the PASTRY QUEEN!!!! I have been seeing homemade recipes on RUclips for BUTTER EXTRACT!!! Is this a thing, I have never used this, does it really enhance a recipe?? Have you used it??? Thanks in advance!!

    • @erin-jeanne-mcdowell
      @erin-jeanne-mcdowell  3 месяца назад

      I am NOT into butter extract! I’m into real butter!!! 🧈❤🧈

    • @lenacoleman1142
      @lenacoleman1142 3 месяца назад

      @@erin-jeanne-mcdowell Yeah totally agree!!! Just keep having RUclips showing these and I was like WTH!! I knew You would know!! You are after all the PASTRY QUEEN!!
      Thanks for responding!!

  • @diane.fontaine
    @diane.fontaine 4 месяца назад

    Great video …… question 🙋‍♀️? What’s the difference between biscuits and scones? I have made scones unsuccessfully they were so hard and tasteless,,,, help ❤

    • @erin-jeanne-mcdowell
      @erin-jeanne-mcdowell  4 месяца назад +1

      It’s easy to confuse them due to regional differences + the fact that they use similar mixing technique (the cut in/rub in method). Truthfully, the biggest difference is regionality, followed by variances in ratios + ingredients used. While technically you can make either a biscuit or a scone with any kind of dairy, scones are often/traditionally made with cream, boasting a higher fat content overall. Traditionally scones are also a bit drier, though this isn’t a strict rule (I make scones to be fluffier, like I learned in the first bakery I worked in). Biscuits are more commonly made with milk or buttermilk, and often boast a lighter, flakier texture over a dense one. There’s also unofficial rules, like scones are often studded with inclusions like dried fruits, and can tend historically to skew a bit sweeter, whereas biscuits tend to skew a bit savory (a situation I’ve avoided completely in this episode + our savory scone episode ( m.ruclips.net/video/VUBN52jXebY/видео.html )
      Again - in current times, none of these differences are hard and fast rules - and you’ll see a lot of overlap in these types of recipes, because they are born from the same techniques + concepts. The main difference you’ll see when they’re being referred to is the origin of the person talking about them! I grew up eating both scones + biscuits, and love them both 🫶

    • @diane.fontaine
      @diane.fontaine 4 месяца назад

      @@erin-jeanne-mcdowell thank you so much for taking the time to explain the differences so well. I’ll check out your link 🤗🙋‍♀️❤️❤️

  • @Rollwithit699
    @Rollwithit699 3 месяца назад +1

    Erin dear, I drawn to this video to watch you make biscuits and learn from you.
    Not all interested in the history of biscuits, or if biscuits are cookies in other countries, or were once used in oldtime seafaring days.
    What was all that about? 🤔

  • @lauraleeburnham6874
    @lauraleeburnham6874 3 месяца назад

    I always make square biscuits... For speed and no waste

  • @Burgerstrom
    @Burgerstrom 4 месяца назад

    Can you do bisquits (we know them as skonssi/scones) with gluten free flour?

    • @erin-jeanne-mcdowell
      @erin-jeanne-mcdowell  4 месяца назад +2

      It's definitely possible! I'll refer you to one of my favorite bakers who specializes in gluten free stuff: The Loopy Whisk! theloopywhisk.com/2021/09/03/extra-flaky-gluten-free-buttermilk-biscuits/

  • @michelebostwick3242
    @michelebostwick3242 4 месяца назад

    I've made biscuits with butter and baking powder before, but they never turn out as well as when I use shortening and self-rising flour. thoughts?

    • @erin-jeanne-mcdowell
      @erin-jeanne-mcdowell  4 месяца назад +1

      A few things to unpack here: first up, shortening has a higher melting point than butter, which means it typically is easier to work with and bake without risk of the fat melting out of the biscuit. I often recommend folks struggling with pie dough start by making some with shortening for this reason - it gives you a nice basis to practice the technique. That said, once you really nail the method, you can absolutely achieve as wonderful results with butter - it just takes a little more practice to get "just right." As far as the self rising flour - totally agree: it makes an awesome biscuit. As I mentioned in this episode, you don't have to follow my recipe to use some of the tips suggested in this episode! The main thing I'd encourage you to consider is the quantity of baking powder you're using. You'll notice there's A LOT in my recipe's ratio - and I've noticed that many recipes that call for baking powder aren't boasting as much as is present in self rising flour. Without a nice quantity of chemical leavener, you're not going to achieve that lovely lift!

    • @michelebostwick3242
      @michelebostwick3242 4 месяца назад +1

      @@erin-jeanne-mcdowell thanks so much! I'm going to try your recipe and see if I get good results. I also bake in cast iron (using the supportive biscuit method you mentioned). Can't wait to try it!

  • @mercychocolate72
    @mercychocolate72 3 месяца назад +1

    Your brother looks like an older alternate universe Jack Harlow!

  • @okay5045
    @okay5045 3 месяца назад

    Question: Some say using your hands will melt the butter so I am never sure which is better cutter or hands. Help!😢😂 Thanks

  • @christiegrows2022
    @christiegrows2022 4 месяца назад

    How do biscuits relate to scones? 🇬🇧

    • @erin-jeanne-mcdowell
      @erin-jeanne-mcdowell  3 месяца назад

      I answered this more fully in another comment, but the main takeaway is the methods/techniques used to make them are the same, and they are definitely close relatives. The precise ratio, base ingredients, and even shape can vary based on the recipe being used! ❤

  • @jeremyhawkins5278
    @jeremyhawkins5278 3 месяца назад +1

    Wow there has never been two people who were more sibling than you

  • @LisaBerghoff
    @LisaBerghoff 4 месяца назад

    Why do my biscuits always leak butter in the oven? I make sure to use very cold butter. Help!

    • @erin-jeanne-mcdowell
      @erin-jeanne-mcdowell  3 месяца назад +1

      This is usually an issue with mixing or temperature. In addition to using cold butter, be sure to chill the biscuits before baking, and make sure the oven is up to the proper temperature before you put them in. If the oven isn’t hot enough/biscuits aren’t cold enough, they are prone to having melting butter in the early stages of baking. I also recommend checking your oven temperature with an oven thermometer - sometimes I notice the preheat cycle on some ovens can also cause problems. Occasionally it takes awhile for ovens to dip low enough to trigger the preheat cycle, and it really blasts heat until the oven comes up to temp - an oven thermometer is inexpensive and can help you monitor the temp throughout baking to see if this could be the culprit! ❤

  • @jobond3317
    @jobond3317 3 месяца назад

    Even time you say biscuit I think of chocolate biscuits shortbread etc. I think this is what Americans call cookies

  • @reader7788
    @reader7788 4 месяца назад

    Drop biscuits?

    • @erin-jeanne-mcdowell
      @erin-jeanne-mcdowell  4 месяца назад

      The next episode of the bonanza will dive into these deeper! They are an even easier biscuit method l, named drop biscuits because you drop the batter/dough onto the baking sheet instead of rolling out/cutting them!

  • @miyamotomusashi6991
    @miyamotomusashi6991 3 месяца назад

    Fun video, but this is an awful recipe to try and follow. The history section doesn't add to the experience, and gets in the way of trying to follow the recipe (it really needs to be the first or last section of the video). I also shouldn't have to go digging around into the text version of the recipe just to find cooking temps and times.

  • @pavelow235
    @pavelow235 3 месяца назад

    Amazing how repeative youtube videos have become.....each topic in human history, no matter how obscure, has no less than 100,000 videos reporting the same information....

  • @stephaniemiller5165
    @stephaniemiller5165 17 дней назад

    She talk to much

  • @BennyCFD
    @BennyCFD Месяц назад

    Could have done without the biscuit bonanza ..........

  • @helenavis5577
    @helenavis5577 4 месяца назад +2

    Please please please ditch the background music. Soo distracting and disturbing.

  • @_FearNoEvil
    @_FearNoEvil 4 месяца назад

    Woke Baking

  • @HyouVizer
    @HyouVizer 2 месяца назад

    "bodacious size of my biscuits"
    side camera Erin: ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)