Buttermilk's season came to an end after months of welcoming beginners, park riders, and world-class athletes alike, described as 'our smallest mountain in size, but biggest in heart.'
From a taste perspective, homemade pancakes simply do better. When you mix from scratch, you decide on the amounts and types of flour, liquid, and fat, which leads to better browning, a tender crumb, and flavor that doesn't taste flat or overly sweet. Conversely, boxed mixes are designed for consistency rather than nuance. That trade-off is noticeable once you know what to look for, especially with our short and sweet easy pancake recipe. It's a hit, even with my notoriously picky eight-year-old.
I've been getting requests for a blue cheese dressing recipe ever since I shared these buffalo cauliflower wings a few years ago. After testing and tweaking this one with various ratios of mayo, buttermilk, and sour cream, I'm happy to report that it works perfectly as a dip for wings or veggies. With a little more buttermilk (or regular milk) stirred in, it becomes a flavorful, pourable salad dressing too.
Sour Cream and Onion Biscuits These quick, buttery biscuits taste very much like sour cream and onion chips, but the ingredient list doesn't include either: The tangy flavor is buttermilk and grated Parmesan. Along with chives, the combination manages to taste remarkably like the beloved chip flavor. I really love the Lays sour cream and onion potato chip. I think it's really one of the most perfect chips. During peak pandemic, my husband and I would go through full family-sized bags a day.
These buttermilk biscuits are incredibly simple to make, featuring a minimal amount of shortening while relying on full-fat buttermilk to ensure the perfect texture. Once baked, you achieve a delightful contrast between the crunchy exterior and the fluffy, tender interior that makes these biscuits truly exceptional.
