Biscuits / Dumpling Recipe

[mamatide]

Biscuits Supreme (also makes dumplings -see below)

(makes a dozen)

1 cup rice flour

2/3 cup potato starch

1/3 cup tapioca flour

1 Tbsp baking powder

1 tsp. baking soda

1/2 tsp. xanthan gum

2 tsp. sugar

1/4 tsp. salt

1/3 cup butter (cold)

2/3 cup milk

1/3 cup buttermilk

1. In a large bowl, combine rice flour, potato starch, tapioca flour, baking powder, baking soda, xanthan gum, sugar and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly.

2. Add buttermilk. Add milk and mix until the mixture binds.

3. Gather up all the bits into a big clump. If it doesn't all stick together (if it's too crumbly) add a little more milk.

4. Knead 3-4 times on a lightly floured countertop. Do not over-handle. Little bits of butter are ok - they make the biscuits much more fluffy and flaky. Press into a square that's around 8x10 inches and about 3/4" thick.

5. Take a sharp knife, dip it into flour, and cut in half lengthwise. Then cut into thirds vertically. You will then have six squares. Then (still dipping knife into flour to keep it from sticking), cut each square into two triangles. You will now have twelve triangles. (I would not recommend using cookie cutters because that will mean overhandling the dough. This method really works well and is aesthetically pleasing)

6. Carefully transfer to a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Don't let them touch one another. They will rise.

7. Poke each several times with a fork (also dipped into flour to keep it from sticking inside the biscuit and ripping it apart).

8. Bake 10-12 minute in preheated 450F oven.

Enjoy!!!

- adapted recipe from Incredible Edible Gluten Free Foods for Kids by Sheri Sanderson.

Option for dumplings: Omit the buttermilk and add an additional 1/2 cup of milk. Drop by large spoonfuls onto simmering stew or soup. Cover and allow to simmer 20 minutes. RESIST the urge to peek. Check to make sure they're cooked and enjoy. Really really really good over beef stew.

[jerseyangel]

Thank you--thank you--thank you!

This is what I've been looking for--my attempts at biscuits thus far have been rubbery and thin I've got gluten-free baking down pretty good, but biscuits have eluded me

My husband is going to love the dumplings!

[MyMississippi]

Yes--- THANKS ! ! !

Can't wait to try them---yahoo ! ! !

I love this forum----- Instant problem solving ---- 20,000 brains are better than one------

[Wonka]

Copy and pasted. Thanks for sharing the recipe.

[lpellegr]

Do you think this would work with "sour" milk (1t vinegar in a cup of milk, let curdle) or buttermilk powder in place of fresh buttermilk? Not something this Jersey girl has around the house.

[jerseyangel]

Do you think this would work with "sour" milk (1t vinegar in a cup of milk, let curdle) or buttermilk powder in place of fresh buttermilk? Not something this Jersey girl has around the house.

I'm hoping it will, I'm planning on using vinegar in rice milk.