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Corn Meal Biscuits
Corn Meal Biscuits
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Bake up these classic Corn Meal Biscuits for a Southern-inspired side that brings rustic charm to any meal. The unique combination of corn meal and all-purpose flour creates a satisfying texture with just the right amount of crumble. The make-ahead preparation allows you to chill the cut biscuits until you're ready for hot, fresh-baked goodness. Perfect alongside chili, soups, or as the base for breakfast sandwiches.
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Ingredients
2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
2 cups corn meal
2 Tbsp. baking powder
2 tsp. salt
3/4 cup shortening
1-1/3 to 1-1/2 cups milk
Directions

Early in the day:
Grease cookie sheets.
Measure the dry ingredients into a sifter and sift into a bowl.
Cut in shortening with a pastry blender.
Make a small well in the center and pour in the milk.
(You should have enough milk to make the dough soft, but not sticky.)
Mix lightly with a fork. 
Turn dough onto floured, cloth covered, pastry board.
Roll out to 1/2" thick.
Cut with 2" round cutter.
Arrange on cookie sheet.
Chill.

Time to make biscuits:
Half an hour before serving, remove from fridge.
Heat oven to 450°.
Bake 12 - 15 minutes or until brown.

Servings\Yield
Makes about 3 dozen biscuits
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Per Serving (1 biscuit) - Calories: 110; Total Fat: 5g (Saturated Fat: 1.5g); Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 210mg; Total Carbohydrates: 14g (Dietary Fiber: 1g, Sugars: 0g); Protein: 2g
*Nutrition information is provided as a general estimate only. Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients, and is based on available nutrient data. Variations may occur based on ingredient brands and preparation methods.
🧑‍🍳 The Cook:  Dave Ferguson 🔑 Keywords: bread, corn meal, biscuits
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Corn Meal Biscuits was added on February 03, 2022 and last updated on September 20, 2025.
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