ANNOUNCING: "The Many Lives of A Can of Biscuits" Contest!
Don't let that unassuming refrigerated can of biscuits fool you--they're not only the "less muss, less fuss" approach to adding a hot bread to a meal, they're positively LOADED with possibilities. So much so, that we thought we'd spend the next few weeks in the Less Muss, Less Fuss column exploring them. So, here's our modus operendi: WE will share an idea or two each week, meanwhile we want YOU to submit YOUR ideas (post your ideas on the
Forum). The best idea wins a new
Silicone Muffin Pan.
Here's our first idea:
Miniature Fried Fruit Pies--tiny versions of those old time favorites. Dust rolling pin and board with flour very lightly (just barely). Work with no more than three biscuits at a time.
Roll each into very thin oval or circle about 1/8 inch thick. Center with a teaspoonful thick jam. Peach or apricot are especially good. Moisten biscuit edges with water. Fold over to half-moon shape. Crimp edge with floured fork. Turn over with spatula. Crimp other side.
Fry in deep hot fat at doughnut temperature, about 370 degrees. Turn to brown both sides well. Drain on paper towels. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.
No, these will not be soggy if you roll the biscuit thin. Nor will they pop open in frying if you fork-crimp both sides.
A variation on this theme:
BAKED Miniature Fruit Pies--lifesavers when unexpected company pops in, and there's no dessert planned! Prepare as for fried pies but place on cookie sheet, brush tops with melted butter. Bake at 450 degrees until browned, about 8-10 minutes.
And another variation on this theme:
Appetizer Fried Pies. Prepare as for Fried Fruit Pies, but substitute cheese, ham, chicken or turkey cubes. Sprinkle rolled-out biscuits lightly with seasoning salt if desired. Have cheese or meat cubes about ¼ inch thick, ½ to 1 inch wide. Then fry in deep hot fat at doughnut temperature, about 370 degrees. Turn to brown both sides well. Drain on paper towels.
One last variation on this theme:
BAKED Appetizer Pies. Same procedure as for Baked Miniature Fruit Pies. Your guests will love having them served hot.
Now it's YOUR turn…
