The Nashville House Fried Biscuits
Delight your taste buds with the Southern charm of The Nashville House Fried Biscuits, a beloved treat that’s equal parts nostalgic and indulgent. These golden, pillowy biscuits are fried to perfection, boasting a crisp exterior that gives way to a tender, buttery center. Made with pantry staples like all-purpose flour, baking powder, and a touch of sugar, this easy dough is brought to life with cold, cubed butter and whole milk, ensuring a flaky yet soft texture. The secret lies in frying them to a perfectly golden hue, creating a treat that’s irresistible with a dusting of powdered sugar or a dollop of jam. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, these fried biscuits are a versatile crowd-pleaser that captures the heart of Southern comfort food. Whether you serve them as is or with your favorite preserves, they’re bound to become a staple on your table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon Baking powder
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 cups Unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 0.75 cups Whole milk
- 4 cups Vegetable oil, for frying
- 0.5 cups Powdered sugar (optional, for serving)
- 0.5 cups Jam or preserves (optional, for serving)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Stir to evenly distribute the dry ingredients.
Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, cut in the cold, cubed butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Gradually add the milk to the dry mixture, stirring with a fork just until a soft dough forms. Be careful not to overmix.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently knead the dough 6-8 times until it comes together smoothly.
Roll the dough out to a thickness of about 1/2-inch. Using a 2-inch round biscuit cutter, cut out as many biscuits as possible, rerolling the scraps as needed.
Pour the vegetable oil into a deep, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven. Heat the oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C). Use a candy thermometer to monitor the temperature.
Carefully lower a few biscuits into the hot oil, being cautious not to overcrowd the pot. Fry the biscuits for 2-3 minutes per side or until they are golden brown and puffed.
Using a slotted spoon, remove the fried biscuits from the oil and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
Repeat with the remaining dough until all the biscuits are fried.
Serve the fried biscuits warm, dusted with powdered sugar and/or with a side of jam or preserves for dipping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
10458 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1002.1 g | 1285% | |
| Saturated Fat | 166.6 g | 833% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 151 mg | 50% | |
| Sodium | 2638 mg | 115% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 368.8 g | 134% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.7 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 174.2 g | ||
| Protein | 31.3 g | 63% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 14% | |
| Calcium | 282 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 12.7 mg | 71% | |
| Potassium | 604 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
