snack

Sophia's Southern Biscuits

Name: Sophia's Southern Biscuits
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tbsp baking powder; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 cup butter, chilled and diced; 3/4 cup milk

Sophia's Southern Biscuits pay homage to Sofia’s resilient spirit and the Southern culinary traditions that define her character. These biscuits embody her strength and the comfort she brings to those around her.

Prep: 15 minutesCook: 25 minutesServes 8 servingsEasy

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tbsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup butter, chilled and diced
3/4 cup milk

Instructions

1
Preheat oven to 425°F.
2
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
3
Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4
Stir in milk until dough pulls away from the bowl.
5
Knead dough on floured surface, roll out and cut into biscuits.
6
Place on baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes.

Serve this snack while discussing the book to spark conversations about the themes it connects to. Consider preparing it together as a group activity before your discussion begins!