A non-American who loves American food

I live in the uk but spend most of my time in the states and i really love the phone and am in love with biscuits does anyone know where i can get them in the tins over here

Biscuits or cookies? Which ones are you talking about? There are a few websites that sell American food but its pretty costly
Try
skyco.co.uk or it may be skyco.com
Welcome to UK Yankee by the way.

Hi kiin, have a look at the sticky thread at the top of food talk for places to buy US food, hopefully you'll find what you're looking for.

Thank you both i meant biscuits that you have with meals i have checked the thread still reading the rest to see if i find anything else

You mean like breakfast biscuits? similar to a scone?

Yes but not the same texture as scone

I've got a great recipe that's just like Mr Pillsbury - if that's what you're referring to in the "tin" - as in refrigerated section of US supermarkets...

Hi Hopster That is what i need am fiend for it

No problem!

2 cups self raising flour
1 tbl baking powder
1/4 tsp baking soda
1 tbl sugar
1/2 tsp cream of tartar
1/4 tsp salt
3/4 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup shortening or butter or margarine

In a bowl, combine the dry ingredients. Cut in the shortening/marg till mixture resembles corase crumbs. Make a well in the centre and pour in the buttermilk all at once. Stir just till dough clings together.

On a lightly floured surface, knead dough gently for just 10-15 strokes. Pat dough to 1/2 inch thickness and use a 2.5 inch cutter (or bottom of a drinking glass or coffee mug).

Put on baking sheet and bake at 450 for 10 -12 minute until golden and risen.

Good luck and let me know how you get on! Dead easy.

 does anyone know where i can get them in the tins over here

They're not available in the tins over here.
But next time you go over, buy some and pack them well in those blue ice pack things, and they should still be ok by the time you get home.... you just have to keep them very cold.

Hey Hopster, I just tried your biscuit recipe and YUM times a million!  I've been trying and trying to get a decent recipe since I moved here three and half years ago, and I haven't found one I liked until tonight.  They were lovely!  Thanks for sharing it!

 

You're welcome! Pleased you tried it. I think they're so quick to whip up...but my boys wont eat them so its me and......more for me!

Even my super judgmental MIL said they were the best "scone she'd ever tasted" HA!  I didnt drive home the biscuit explanation..........

Hopster you are a star thank you any other recipies you want to share please do so

Anyone have a white gravy recipe to go with the "scones"...

I'm not Southern but I dug this up for you from a Southern Recipe site....it says its better if you have leftover grease from a meat dish like beef or bacon or sausage....


¼ cup shortening (sausage grease is best)
¼ cup flour
1 pint milk
½ teaspoon salt (if grease is not salty)
Generous Pepper Sprinkle

Heat short/grease until fairly hot. Slowly add flour, stirring until smooth.
Gradually add milk, stirring until gravy thickens.
If necessary for proper consistency, stir in a little more flour.
Stir in salt if needed for flavor.