My friend recently told me about a recipe to make those delicious red lobster cheddar/ garlic biscuits.
Here is the recipe:
2 c. Bisquick
2/3 c. milk
1/2 c. shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 c. butter
1/4 tsp. garlic powder or garlic salt
1/2 tsp. oregano
Mix Bisquick and cheese; add milk. Spoon on an cookie sheet (makes about 12). Bake at 425 degrees for 8-10 minutes. Brush with a mixture of melted butter, garlic powder/salt, and oregano. Bake for another 1 minute to set.
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PROBLEM - Bisquick and most other biscuit mixes contain lard or some other kind of animal shortening **
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So the question then is - does anyone know a good biscuit recipe to replace the Bisquick?
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Just like you I love Red Lobster’s biscuits, and had no idea about the lard/shortening issue in the Bisquick. I thought they would be halal.
Anyhow I did some research on the Internet for you. You can also use vegetable shortening which can easily be found at your local grocery store (example, Crisco).
I found on the Internet what is called a “Bisquick Substitute” recipe. Just use Crisco vegetable shortening instead of animal shortening. After all, you only need 1 tablespoon of it.
[FONT=verdana, arial, helvetica] 1 cup flour
1-1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon shortening
[FONT=verdana, arial, helvetica]Combine all ingredients and use as a substitution for Bisquick (Baking Mix)
I’ve posted Bisquick substitute recipe links below for you. You can choose whichever one you feel comfortable with.
So, cheer up. You can STILL make those Red Lobster biscuits:) Lard is a no-no because it is ALWAYS made from animal fat (unless you can get it halal). But shortening can ALSO come from vegetables. Other substitutes for shortening include the use of butter and margarine. Hope this helps. Now go make those biscuits!
hey i have the bisquick original all-purpose baking mix..you know the yellow box. it contains partially hydrogenated soybean/ cottonseed oil. its got the kosher label on the front..do you remember whick kind of bisquick mix you were about to buy?
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