Paula Deen's Yeast Biscuits

                             

I cannot make biscuits to save my life. They end up little flat disks of hard flour. I have always used frozen biscuits, and it has worked out fine. However, I watched an episode of Paula Deen, and she made these yeast biscuits that were so fluffy and yummy looking I had to try them. You know what? I can totally make biscuits now!!! They are easy, and delicious- sort of a cross between a biscuit and a roll. So, try them today! (I halfed the recipe she had because it just makes waaaay too many for an average size family. This recipe makes 8-10)

Paula Deen's Yeast Biscuits

Preheat oven to 400 deg. F

mix together in mixing bowl:
1 pkg. yeast
1/4 C. lukewarm water
2 Tbsp. sugar

add to yeast mixture:
2 1/2 C. flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 Tbsp. baking powder
1/4 + 1 Tbsp. shortening
1 C. buttermilk

mix all ingred. together until incorporated, but don't over mix. Place dough on floured surface and knead until not too sticky to handle; roll out to about 1/2" thick. (here's where I changed her recipe, I don't use a biscuit cutter- I like things to be as simple as possible!) Form dough into rectangle or square and cut into 8-10 equal size squares. Spray baking pan or baking dish. Form each square into a circle (if you want) and place in pan, or in dish- 2 inches apart. Bake for about 12 minutes, until nice and golden on top.

Great served with butter and homemade jam, or eaten as biscuits and sausage gravy!!!!

Pu- Pu Pork Loin Chops (grilled asian pork chops)

We don't eat a lot of pork around our house. My husband doesn't like anything with bones, and pork is so easy to overcook and make too dry. I made up this recipe for marinated pork chops (boneless, of course) that is out of this world full of flavor, and soooo tender and juicy, and the whole thing takes about 20 minutes from start to finish! (the name Pu Pu comes from a chicken recipe I make using a similar marinade, and NO, it isn't like Poo Poo!)

1 2-3 lb. Pork Loin Roast, Center Cut
1/2 C. Soy Sauce (I used low sodium and it tasted great!)
1/2 C. Brown Sugar
1 Tbsp. Garlic Powder
2 Tbsp. Olive Oil
*1 Tsp. Salt( needed ONLY if using low sodium soy sauce)

Prepare pork loin. Cut roast into 1" slices (will get about 6 from the roast). Pound out each cutlet until about half the thickness. Mix soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic powder, olive oil and salt in a bowl. Place pieces of pork in a shallow baking dish or bowl and pour sauce over the top. Turn pieces of meat until fully coated. Cover with plastic and let sit for about 10 minutes. While waiting for meat to marinate, preheat your grill. (I used a gas grill outside.)

On medium high heat, place each cutlet on the grill and close lid. Cook on each side about 5 minutes. (When meat is done it will no longer be pink inside, but don't cook too long or it will get tough.)

When finished, to keep your meet nice and tenter place on plate and cover with foil for a few minutes to let the juices soak in before serving.

Great with fried rice, stir-fried vegetables, or a nice asian salad!