Best Mamas Mayonnaise Biscuits By Virginia Willis Recipes

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MAMA'S FRENCH BUTTER COOKIES FROM VIRGINIA WILLIS



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From the cookbook Bon Appetit, Y'all by Virginia Willis. You can find more recipes at her website www.virginiawillis.com.

Provided by linguinelisa

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h8m

Yield 4 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/2 cup vegetable shortening, preferably Crisco, at room temperature
1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
1 egg, at room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a bowl, sift together first four ingredients. Set aside.
  • In large bowl, cream butter and shortening on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add confectioners sugar and beat on low speed until smooth. add egg and vanilla extract and beat on low until well combined.
  • On low speed, slowly add dry ingredients. Beat until well combined. Cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate until very firm and cool, at least 2 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 350. Take some of the dough and shape it into 1-inch balls. (Keep remaining dough in the refrigerator, as it must be kept chilled.) Place balls on ungreased cookie sheet and press with the tines of a fork to flatten. Bake until golden, but not brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Cool slightly on the baking sheet on a rack. then using a spatula, transfer the cookies to a rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 855.4, Fat 50.4, SaturatedFat 22.4, Cholesterol 107.5, Sodium 483.5, Carbohydrate 93.3, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 44.4, Protein 8.3

FLAKY MAYONNAISE BISCUITS



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A quick drop biscuit recipe that can be made with just three to five ingredients. I have also made these with skim milk and fat free mayonnaise and they still taste great. Note - 2 cups of self rising flour can be substituted for the first 3 ingredients.

Provided by Veggie Girl.

Categories     Breads

Time 17m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
6 tablespoons mayonnaise

Steps:

  • Measure out 2 cups flour and remove 4 teaspoons.
  • Add remaining ingredients and stir until just combined.
  • Drop by spoonfuls on to a greased cookie sheet.
  • Bake at 400F for 12 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 118.1, Fat 3.4, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 4.8, Sodium 347.2, Carbohydrate 18.9, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 0.5, Protein 2.9

MAMA'S EASY BISCUITS



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This is from a cookbook my Grandma gave me when I was 10.Guess she knew I would be a foodie LOL I have tried other recipes over the years but always come back to this one.

Provided by wicked cook 46

Categories     Breads

Time 30m

Yield 12 biscuits, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups flour
2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1 teaspoon baking soda
5 tablespoons shortening
1/4 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup milk

Steps:

  • Sift dry ingredients. Cut in shortening with a pastry blender or two knives until crumbly.
  • Stir in milk until mixture comes together. Empty onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently 5 or 6 times just to form a ball. Pat down then roll to about 1/2 thick with a rolling pin. Cut into circles and place on a baking sheet. Bake 15 minutes at 425.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265.9, Fat 12.1, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 3.8, Sodium 321.3, Carbohydrate 33.7, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 0.1, Protein 5.2

MAMA'S MAYONNAISE BISCUITS BY VIRGINIA WILLIS



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This recipe is from Virginia Willis, from her cookbook Bon Appetit, Y"all. You can find more of her recipes at www.virginiawillis.com.

Provided by linguinelisa

Categories     Breads

Time 25m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 tablespoon canola oil
2 cups self-rising flour
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350. Brush 12-cup muffin tin with the oil.
  • Combine remaining ingredients in a bowl. With an ice cream scoop or spoon, spoon dough into each muffin cup, filling about half full. (Or you can drop spoonfuls of dough onto a greased baking sheet.) Bake 15 to 20 minutes, until golden brown. Transfer to a wire rack to cool slightly, then invert biscuits onto the rack. Serve warm.

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