Alton Brown Recipes From Scratch

Southern Buttermilk Biscuits From Scratch Recipe

WebHeat oven to 450ºF. In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Working quickly (so the fats don't melt), …

1. Heat oven to 450ºF.
2. In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Working quickly (so the fats don't melt), use your fingertips to rub the lard and butter into the dry mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Make a well in the center of the dry mixture and pour in the chilled buttermilk. Stir with a wooden spoon until the dough just begins to come together. It will be very sticky. While it’s still in the bowl, fold the dough over on itself two times so that it picks up any remaining flour, and then turn it out onto a lightly floured work surface.
4. Dust the top of the dough with flour and, with floured hands, gently fold the dough over itself eight more times, turning one quarter turn between each folding motion. Press dough into a 1-inch-thick round. Cut out biscuits with a floured 2 1/2-inch cutter, being sure to press straight down through the dough without twisting. Flour the cutter between cuts.

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SouthernStyle Fried Chicken Recipe Alton Brown

WebPut the chicken pieces into a plastic container and cover with buttermilk. Cover and refrigerate for 12 to 24 hours, turning the meat at least once. …

1. Put the chicken pieces into a plastic container and cover with buttermilk. Cover and refrigerate for 12 to 24 hours, turning the meat at least once.
2. Add enough shortening to come 1/4 inch up the sides of a 12-inch cast iron skillet. Set over low heat. Once shortening liquefies, raise the heat to reach 325ºF on candy/fry thermometer. Do not allow oil to exceed 325ºF.
3. Drain chicken in a colander. Combine the salt, paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper in a shaker or small bowl. Liberally season the chicken with the spice mixture.
4. Put the flour in a bag or container with a lid and dredge the chicken in the flour. Shake off the excess and set aside for 2 minutes before frying.

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