6 Mix-Ins for Basic Biscuits
It’s hard to improve on White Lily’s famous biscuits – they’re the South’s gold standard for a reason. But now and then, everyone gets an itch to experiment. Here are 6 of our favorite ways to switch things up. Each one begins with our basic biscuit recipe – all you have to do is mix in a few flavorful additions and bake as usual. Or feel free to try your own improvisations!
Pimento Cheese
Prep a batch of Famous White Lily Biscuits, adding ¼ cup of drained, chopped pimentos and 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese along with the milk. Bake as directed and serve warm, slathered with hot pepper jelly.
Lemon Basil
Prep a batch of Famous White Lily Biscuits, adding 1 tablespoon of lemon zest and 1 tablespoon of finely chopped basil along with the milk. Bake as directed and serve warm with butter and marmalade.
Ambrosia
Prep a batch of Famous White Lily Biscuits, adding ¼ cup of chopped dried apricots, 2 tablespoons of slivered almonds and ¼ cup of shredded coconut along with the milk. Bake as directed and serve warm with marshmallow creme.
Mustard and Chive
Prep a batch of Famous White Lily Biscuits, adding ¼ cup of chopped fresh chives and 2 tablespoons whole grain mustard along with the milk. Bake as directed and serve warm with sliced country ham and honey.
Strawberry Honey
Prep a batch of Famous White Lily Biscuits, adding ¼ cup of finely chopped fresh strawberries and 2 tablespoons of runny honey along with the milk. Sprinkle the tops of the biscuits with raw sugar before baking. Serve warm, slathered with butter and even more honey.
Bacon Ranch
Prep a batch of Famous White Lily Biscuits, adding ¼ cup of crumbled bacon bits and 1 tablespoons of powdered ranch seasoning along with the milk. Bake as directed and serve warm alongside eggs.
