Biscuit

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Thyme adds a holiday touch to these light, buttery biscuits.

Active time: 45 min Start to finish: 45 min

It's hard to believe that there are only three tablespoons of butter in these biscuits, which are flaky and very tender. Malted milk powder is an interesting addition to the dough.

Tender biscuits that are rich and flavorful.

"My boyfriend and I were vacationing in Boulder, Colorado, when we discovered Dot’s Diner, a cozy place that serves wonderful breakfasts," writes Kimberly McClain of Harris, Iowa. "The biscuit that came with my meal was baked to perfection. I would drive all the way to Colorado just to go to Dot’s again." This classic recipe produces biscuits with a lovely light texture.

Be sure to save a few of these buttery biscuits for mini ham sandwiches the next day.

"There's a terrific place called Grand Central Cafe and Bakery in Portland, Oregon. I tried their Jammers, which are luscious buttermilk biscuits filled with jam," says Lori Stiffler of Butte, Montana. These home-style biscuits look like giant thumbprint cookies. Freezing the dry ingredients contributes to the biscuits' flakiness.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

My long-time friend, colleague, and fellow Southerner, Jean Anderson, relates in her wonderful American Century Cookbook how her mother came up with this delightful variation on old-fashioned sticky buns as a way to avoid having to fool with yeast dough. Contrary to what the long list of ingredients might imply, the biscuits are quick and easy and perfect for a stylish brunch.

Tender shortcakes accented with fresh and candied ginger are delicious complements to the strawberry filling.

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less. These tender biscuits are especially light when made with cake flour.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.