Mamas Mayonnaise Biscuits By Virginia Willis Food

FLAKY MAYONNAISE BISCUITS

Steps:

• Measure out 2 cups flour and remove 4 teaspoons.
• Add remaining ingredients and stir until just combined.
• Drop by spoonfuls on to a greased cookie sheet.
• Bake at 400F for 12 minutes.

MAMA'S MAYONNAISE BISCUITS BY VIRGINIA WILLIS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350. Brush 12-cup muffin tin with the oil.
• Combine remaining ingredients in a bowl. With an ice cream scoop or spoon, spoon dough into each muffin cup, filling about half full. (Or you can drop spoonfuls of dough onto a greased baking sheet.) Bake 15 to 20 minutes, until golden brown. Transfer to a wire rack to cool slightly, then invert biscuits onto the rack. Serve warm.

MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the macaroni and cook until tender, about 10 minutes, or according to the package instructions. Drain well in a colander and rinse well under cold running water until cool. Shake well to remove excess water. Transfer to a large bowl.
• Once the macaroni is cooled, add the cheese, mayonnaise, celery seed, mustard, carrots, celery and onions. Stir well to combine and season with salt and pepper. Cover with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator until cold, at least 2 hours. Taste and adjust for seasoning with salt, pepper and mayonnaise just before serving.

MAMA'S EASY BISCUITS

Steps:

• Sift dry ingredients. Cut in shortening with a pastry blender or two knives until crumbly.
• Stir in milk until mixture comes together. Empty onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently 5 or 6 times just to form a ball. Pat down then roll to about 1/2 thick with a rolling pin. Cut into circles and place on a baking sheet. Bake 15 minutes at 425.

VIRGINIA WILLIS' CHEDDAR CORNBREAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400. Place butter in 10 1/2-inch cast-iron skillet and heat in oven 10 to 15 minutes.
• In a bowl, whisk together flour, cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Stir in 1 cup of the cheese.
• Remove skillet from the oven and pour melted butter into the flour mixture. Add buttermilk and eggs and stir to combine. Pour batter back into prepared skillet and smooth the top. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the bread is golden, about 20 minutes.
• Just before cornbread is done, remove from the oven and sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup of cheese. Bake until cheese is melted, 3 to 5 minutes. transfer to a rack to cool slightly before serving.