I’m not Catholic but I’ve always liked to observe Lent anyways. It seems like a good practice to learn to sacrifice something in your life in appreciation of all that you’re blessed with. I’m giving up dairy, 100%, for this lenten season. I love dairy so even though I’m intolerant I haven’t been strong enough to cut it out completely. But that is my goal, let’s see how it goes!
I took my favorite biscuit recipe from Southern Living and made it dairy-free. That also means that these happen to be vegan! I made some simple flavored butter (not real butter, Earth’s Balance spread) to go on the side.
Stir-and-roll Biscuits (DF and V)
- 2 1/4 c. all-purpose soft winter wheat flour (White Lilly brand)
- 1 T. baking powder
- 1 t. salt
- 1/6. c. coconut oil
- 1/6 c. vegetable oil
- 2/3 c. soy or almond milk
-Stir together the dry ingredients with a fork. Add the remaining ingredients and stir with a fork until the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
-On a floured piece of parchment paper, knead the dough 8 times and then roll out to 3/4 inch thickness.
-Cut out circles with a biscuit cutter or the rim of a glass and place circles in a greased baking dish. I used 2 round pie pans.
-Bake in a 450 degree oven for 15 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.
Cinnamon Honey Butter
- 2 T. Earth’s Balance organic spread (or butter)
- 1/2 t. ground cinnamon
- 1 t. honey
-Let spread sit at room temperature until soft. With a spoon or whisk, stir in the cinnamon and honey and mix until fluffy.
I’m happy with this as my first dairy-free (and vegan?) baking adventure! They are not like my biscuits would normally be, so I’m still on the hunt for a perfect dairy-free biscuit that is just as soft and fluffy and high as the biscuits I’m used to. The flavored “butter”, however, was perfect and I will be using it for other things too!
We’re going to see The Adjustment Bureau tonight! I heart Matt Damon. I need to think of a snack that will keep me away from the soda and candy…
Thanks for reading!
2 Responses
helennaturally
Looks yummy! I love biscuits with honey butter.
Snacks for the movies – trail mix, raisins, granola bars, nuts, and dried fruits are things that I pack with me for the movies. Grab a bottle of water and you are set 🙂
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