B’bye, Bisquick–hello, Cook’s Illustrated! I made my own drop biscuits from scratch last night for the first time. What more perfect way to showcase native strawberries–that my mom picked personally–and homemade whipped cream?
My mom got me wise to powdered buttermilk. Do you use this key ingredient? Allow me to make introductions.
I didn’t make any modifications–only to omit brushing the biscuit tops with more melted butter. They were plenty delicious without it. Note, I never use unsalted butter, either. You can adjust the salt, but I didn’t! As usual, I’ve been using Lievito Pane degli Angeli per Dolci instead of regular baking powder. Locals can find this downtown at Public Market.
You’ll want to add this one to your recipe files:
http://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2007/11/cooks-illustrated-best-drop-biscuits-recipe.html
The time is right for pickin’. My mom will be picking at Gotta’s Farm on Main Street in Portland till there’s nothing left to pick. Head straight down Main Street (Route 17A) off the Portland Bridge about two miles. Gotta’s Farm – Pick Your Own Strawberries will be on your left.
And speaking of nothing left…
June 4, 2010 at 10:38 am
Oo, let me be the first to say how lovely that shortcake is. those berries have a beautiful color, and it just looks scrumptious!
June 4, 2010 at 11:06 am
C H O M P ! I would make ‘all-gone’ too
June 4, 2010 at 5:39 pm
π Thanks, BiscuitBoy and bushwickgirl!
June 4, 2010 at 5:04 pm
Gee, how wonderful the strawberry shortcake looks. Yum. I would love to be polishing off a bowl right now! April cat did a fantastic job at introducing the buttermilk powder to us all π
June 4, 2010 at 5:07 pm
Thank you, April is happy to be your official spokesfeline! HA HA HA!
June 4, 2010 at 6:16 pm
I love drop biscuits!!! great use of them with the strawberry shortcake!
and buttermilk powder..who knew!! thank your mom!
June 6, 2010 at 11:51 am
And Chef Dennis, Janey says, “You’re welcome!” π
June 6, 2010 at 10:09 am
Yummy strawberry shortcake, one of my all time favorite desserts! I signed up to follow you on email so I can keep track of all the goodies you’re posting!
June 6, 2010 at 11:50 am
Aww, thanks so kindly, Patty! I’m working on a new post right now with a shout-out to you, inspired by the delicious salad you showcased this past week. Thank you for convincing me to buy hazelnut oil and champagne vinegar. Delizioso!
December 26, 2015 at 3:08 pm
Could you freeze these biscuits — want to do a strawberry shortcake bar for a party and would need to make them in advance.
December 26, 2015 at 3:41 pm
Hey there, Lynda. You know, I don’t think I’ve ever frozen them, but believe my mom has. Pretty sure you can pull it off and heat them up in the microwave when it’s party time. What a fun idea, by the way!