The Serpent’s Tooth: Deep Fried Biscuits with Honey Butter Recipe
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The Serpent’s Tooth
Austin is now the trendy number one city, but back in the eighties it was more laid back – not so many skyscrapers and urban hipsters. Just outside of town, you'd be likely to run into old cowboys, ranch hands, and a diamondback or two. And just maybe – an accidental death not as accidental as it seems…
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You can never go wrong with these delightful Deep Fried Biscuits, no matter what day of the week or time of the year. This recipe is from Different Drummer’s Own The Serpent’s Tooth, which ends with a glorious outdoor feast. Today’s recipe is from another character in The Serpent’s Tooth.
TYRONE CARTWRIGHT: “Henry’s pup,” his half-black out-of-wedlock son. A fine man, blacksmith, and beekeeper, he rids Charlotte and Gary of huge hive inside their ranch house walls.
Deep Fried Biscuits with Honey Butter
Ingredients
For the biscuits
▪ 1 tube refrigerated biscuits any style
▪ Oil for frying
For the honey butter
▪ 1/4 pound butter
▪ 1 tablespoon honey
▪ 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
▪ 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
▪ Heat oil in a deep fryer or Dutch oven (you'll need 2"-3" worth) to 375 F.
▪ Open biscuits and separate. Use your hands to stretch them out slightly, forming little discs.
▪ Working in batches, fry biscuits 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate.
For the honey butter
▪ Melt butter in a small sauté pan over low heat.
▪ Add honey, cinnamon and vanilla. Stir. Keep warm until ready to use.
