Best Heirloom Rye Biscuits Recipes

RYE BISCUITS (1908)

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This is one of a number of historical recipes I am posting from my cookbook collection. This recipe is adapted from the Rumford Complete Cookbook. At the time this recipe was first published, ovens did not have heat regulators, so recipes specified only "hot," "moderate" or "slow/cool" temperatures. This recipe is also unusual in that it calls for a small egg. Rumford Baking Powder is still being made, by the same company that makes Clabber Girl.

Provided by Chocolatl

Categories Breads

Time 30m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 cups rye flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 teaspoons baking powder
2 tablespoons shortening
1 small egg
3/4 cup milk

Steps:

Preheat oven to 425°F (hot oven).
Sift flour, baking powder and salt together.
Cut in the shortening.
Mix in egg and milk to make a light dough.
Roll out on a lightly floured board and cut into biscuit shapes.
Place on a lightly greased baking sheet.
Bake until browned on top, about 15 minutes.

RYE BISCUITS

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With a yield of only four biscuits, this recipe from our Test Kitchen delivers fresh-baked goods without a lot of leftovers. The moist and flavorful bites come together in a mere 15 minutes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 4 biscuits.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup rye flour
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon caraway seeds
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons cold butter
1 egg
1 tablespoon half-and-half cream

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in egg and cream just until moistened., Drop batter into four mounds 2 in. apart on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Bake at 400° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown, Immediately remove to a wire rack. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 209mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

COUNTRY BISCUITS

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Provided by Food Network

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 tablespoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 ounces cold unsalted butter
1 cup low-fat yogurt
1/4 cup heavy cream

Steps:

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In large bowl, whisk together dry ingredients. Gently cut in butter then add yogurt. Mix with hands without overworking dough. Dough should be slightly sticky. Pour onto lightly floured counter and roll to 1-inch thickness. Cut out 2-inch rounds and place on unlined non-stick baking tray. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Brush tops with heavy cream and bake 10 to 12 minutes.