Stir-N-Roll Biscuits are a classic American quick bread recipe, popular for their simplicity and speed. Dating back to mid-20th-century home cooking, these biscuits were designed to minimize preparation time without sacrificing flavor. Instead of using shortening and cutting it into the flour, this recipe innovatively combines oil and milk, streamlining the mixing process. Ideal for busy home cooks or weeknight dinners, these biscuits offer a tender, flaky texture with a golden crust. Serve them warm with butter, jam, or gravy for a comforting bite of American culinary tradition.
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour (sifted )
- 3 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ⅓ cup oil
- ⅔ cup milk
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat Oven
- Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C).
Step 2: Combine Dry Ingredients
- Sift flour, baking powder, and salt together into a large mixing bowl.
Step 3: Mix Wet Ingredients
- In a measuring cup, pour oil and milk together without stirring.
Step 4: Combine All Ingredients
- Pour the oil and milk mixture all at once into the flour mixture.
- Stir quickly with a fork until the dough comes together and cleans the sides of the bowl.
Step 5: Shape and Bake
- Roll out or drop dough onto a baking sheet (lightly greased or lined).
- Bake for 10–12 minutes or until golden brown.
Tips
- Substitute buttermilk for milk for richer flavor and tenderness.
- Add 1 tbsp sugar for a slightly sweet biscuit variation.
- Brush tops with melted butter before baking for a golden sheen.
- Mix in shredded cheese or herbs for savory flavor twists.
- Use whole wheat flour for added fiber and nutty flavor.
Transcription of the Original Recipe
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Stir-N-Roll Biscuits 2 c. sifted flour 1/3 c. oil 3 tsp. baking powd. 2/3 c. milk 1 tsp. salt Heat oven to 475°. Sift dry ingredients together into bowl. Pour oil & milk into measuring cup, without stirring. Then pour all at once into flour & stir with fork until mixture clears sides of bowl. Bake until golden brown.
From Transcription to Instructions
The original directions are a tight little note: sift the dry ingredients, pour oil and milk into a measuring cup without stirring, add it all at once, stir until the mixture clears the bowl, and “bake until golden brown.” Our instructions simply unpack that for you into clear steps,preheat, mix dry, mix wet, combine, then shape and bake,so you won’t wonder when to preheat or where to put the dough. We also spell out a shaping suggestion (roll or drop onto a sheet) and a 10–12 minute bake time the original left open, while keeping the same basic method.
Nutrition
Calories: 145kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3.5gSodium: 240mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 0.8gSugar: 0.5gCalcium: 80mgIron: 1.1mg
