Homemade Formula L Biscuits upon the recommendation of the Farming Pastor’s Wife

[@karenhamilton504]

I make biscuits with 2.5 cups of self-rising flour, 1 stick of butter and 1 1/4 - 1 1/2 buttermilk. I would say this is about the same kind of biscuits. 460° for 12-15 minutes. I may try these if I can find the biscuit mix. I make them for my brother often who is homebound. Thanks Tom, found your channel and have been watching every since.

[@janemartin229]

You don't need to use more of the mix for rolling out. Sift out a pile of self-rising flour (it's a lot cheaper) on your board, put your wet dough on the pile and sift some more on top. I like to fold mine about 7 or 8 times for the layers, roll or pat out and cut. They are much easier to handle because they won't be wet. They always turn out perfect if you have fresh buttermilk. I've tried souring milk with vinegar, but they don't turn out nearly as good! When I saw this, I thought you had come up with a homemade version of the mix (lol)!

[@ShirleyJDavis]

I like the way you always get everything out of the pan and not waste any of it.

[@camrobn]

My favorite thing about your channel is your offering the first bite to your wife. Enjoy your channel immensely.

[@markmower6507]

I used to stock shelves at Walmart and I can tell you old ladies would walk up to me and literally take bags of those off of me before they ever hit the shelf 🙂👍!!!

[@bonniebrown1112]

dont roll them out so flat , roll 2 inches high before you cut them and they will be higher, love your recipes

[@lindahunley-ge6ml]

Hi Tom and Melissa! I’m going to check with Amazon to see if they have this Formula L biscuit mix. Thank you’ens for sharing! I just love you two ♥️🩵

[@nedrawarwick3840]

Love watching you cook. You are one of the very few cooks that scrap their bowls. I was taught the same never waste thank you both for doing these videos, they're explained very well and makes it look like a new cook could do it too

[@MRSFERDETTE]

The biscuit looked delicious! Does look it has butter in it! Yum! ❤️❤️❤️

[@BRuthable]

You know, we are all connected here on KZbin. I have been watching Leslie and her family for several years and she got me making those Formula L biscuits. Actually, my very favorite biscuit mix is Teays Valley which is in WV. When I go home there to visit my brother, I always bring some boxes back. Paula Deen sells her biscuit mix using this mix and the Teays Valley logo shows on her box. They are tops in my book. Love your channel, Tom & Melissa.

[@SherrillP]

I’m in West Virginia & my daughter lives in Hurricane…..very close to Teays Valley!! Have you tried Teays Valley Chicken & Dumpling mix????? WOW!!!! It’s DELICIOUS!!!!

[@BRuthable]

@@SherrillP No, but I am getting some to serve at Thanksgiving this year. I've heard they were delicious.

[@SherrillP]

@@BRuthable they are!!!! I fix my chicken in the crock pot ahead of time & use chicken broth to cook the chicken in AND to make the dumplings!!! Yummmmmy😋Using the broth (instead of water) takes it to a whole new level🤩

[@Sandra-ij9fk]

Yes i am in WV and love Teays Valley. I want to try this mix. I am in love with Cracker Barrel biscuits and now i am wondering who makes those . I heard that the Formula L is used in chain restaurants.Thank you for sharing your comment.😊

[@Jennifer53267]

Love Teays Valley biscuits.

[@redcardinalkitchen]

😀Hello, Come Sit At My Table; we loved your video! We watched it and liked it; #183. Your Channel is impressive, and we can see your dedication through the content you create. We are truly honored to support you and your efforts. We are cheering you on for continued success! We love being a part of the "Come Sit At My Table" community. May God bless you to stay in good health, delight, and have peace and a long, joyful life! Your friends, Sonja, Christopher, And Little Aggie 💃🐕🕺

[@comesitatmytable9044]

What a sweet, sweet comment! We are so appreciative of your support. It really means a lot to us, and I can't wait to share this with Tom. You have encouraged me so much with your words. May God Bless your wonderful family!

[@pamelaketterer6600]

you can make your own buttermilk which is your milk and have some vinegar to it and it turns it buttermilk.... my own mother taught me that and my mother has passed in 2013

[@grannycook-good6172]

GM Tom & Melissa🤗 I have you guys riding to work with me this morning! We do have that biscuit mix here in Ms, and I’ve seen it a lot but, I always make mine from scratch . So, I think after work I will stop and get a bag of the formula L mix, and cook one of my mom after work quick dinner, “ Tomato Gravy over Rice, Fried Chicken and not her biscuits but the Formula L biscuits.👍🏾🤗 Y’all have the Tuesday with blessings and laughter.💕💜💕🍽

[@patricialudlum9993]

Just use flour when you roll or pat out your biscuit. Don’t waste the mix. That is indeed butter in the mis. They will raise and brown nicely in a hot cast iron skillet with melted butter. They are the best.

[@cathytimbs7479]

I find the mix at WalMart. Food City, and a couple other grocery stores in our area, here in East Tennessee. I keep at least one bag in my freezer. And actually just put it back in the freezer after each use. ( we make biscuits about once a week ) This is great stuff.

[@brandic3612]

Great to know; I'm in East Tn too! My mom still makes them by hand like the old Appalachian people, but I haven't mastered the art.

[@Joy-eq6qg]

We're in E TN, too. Usually, get it at Wal-Mart. But it seems like Wal-Mart is out of so much since covid! Haven't looked at Food City. Wonder if Publix carries it? Not sure we've tried the Southern brand. Hubby doesn't like Bisquic. He's sort of picky that way😉

[@raymondbrown2112]

I have been using the Formula L Biscuit mix a couple years I use 2 cups mix to 3/4 cup butter milk to make fewer biscuits, enjoy all your videos!

[@Needlewich]

Never used or seen Formula L Biscuit Mix! May have to try and find it. Thanks, Tom & Melissa, for sharing. God bless! 💕🙏🏻🤗

[@brendaarnold8485]

My Grandmother taught me to bake my biscuits on 500 degrees. They bake in about 6 minutes and will be very fluffy. We grew up on biscuits & gravy every morning. My Grandmother taught to put a little yellow mustard on it. It is soooo Good. Melissa needs to talk a little louder so we ca hear what she is saying. Cut them in crescent shape to fill in those gaps. Biscuits don't have to be round.

[@margaretbedwell3211]

I have a friend that that puts them on a cookie sheet and cuts them into squares before putting them in the oven.

[@lizsmith7816]

So glad you liked them! Think I’ll make another batch for breakfast, tomorrow morning. ❤

[@comesitatmytable9044]

Hey Liz! Tom and I loved them. They have a great taste. Thank you so much for the mix. That was so thoughtful of you!

[@lizsmith7816]

@@comesitatmytable9044 I noticed that Mt. Sterling Walmart now has the mix!

[@KittyMama61]

I always leave room for the Leftover Big Biscuit in the middle, that one goes to hubs, lol. He gets the giant cathead biscuit. I like to let the biscuits rise a little in the pan by placing the pan on top of my convection oven while it's preheating.

[@nonayubusi266]

Tom. Thank you for trying this biscuit mix. I have seen it but didn’t know what the difference was. I can get this at my local Kroger and Walmart, only checked these two stores as these are the main ones I shop. Kroger is higher prices than Walmart. I have always use bisquick or another baking mix. But I am gonna try these. I grew up with my grandmother making homemade biscuits every morning and as a wee one , no met than 2 yrs having hot butter biscuits , real butter that the milk man delivered daily with the milk and coffee. Yes coffee with my Grand father and I’d try to out eat him which I couldn’t. But the loving memories as she took care of me while my Momma worked. Oh what I give to have some of her homemade biscuits with a cup of the old style perked coffee. Yum yum. Than you for the trip down memory lane this morning in Richmond, Va.

[@deejo2]

Those look just like biscuits my mom made. She used White Lily with Crisco & buttermilk but instead of patting & cutting them out, she pinched & rolled each one. They weren't layered & didn't rise a lot but they had that very tender texture inside. She was known for her biscuits for many years. Maybe that's how your grandmother made them too. There's an art to that & at 70 I haven't learned it yet. Maybe I can get the results I want by using the Formula L biscuit mix. 😊

[@ericastout4552]

Yes 👍. I've been with Leslie and Brian for yrs. Love her and family too 😇 She really loves Jesus ❤

[@debbiecoyne]

I just got my bag from Amazon the other day cause up here in NY they don't sell it. At least I haven't seen it. I watched Tammy at Collard Valley Cooks making biscuits with this mix & she loved it.❤❤

[@veevee111]

Thanks for sharing this with us. Whenever I buy flour that already has baking powder in it I add ¼ tsp fresh baking powder because I don't know how long the flour has had its own in it. It won't hurt to add such a small amount. Also I use 2 cups of flour so I'll maybe get 6-7ish biscuits. Lastly, folding the patted out dough at least 3 times is what makes the layers and gives it height but you omitted that step so yours didn't rise as much and was uniform on the inside, not flakey. But it was soft, as you mentioned.

[@shirlgirl112]

I really like Formula L biscuit mix. I first heard about it from Tammy of the Collard Valley Cooks KZbinchannel. The first time, I ordered it from Amazon ( it was a little expensive - $15). I have since found it at my local Kroger store, on sale this week for $4.99

[@lovesJesus448]

It's probably not formula L...they have another that is plain... not Formula L

[@rondarodgers2066]

Yes! The formula L is $4.99 at our Kroger too! The 52 oz bag! I was so excited!

[@karenmcclung5046]

I live in WV and our Kroger's carries Formula L biscuit mix. I noticed your buttermilk was from Kroger, so you might ask if they can get Formula L for you. I also first heard about Formula L from Leslie. I love her channel and also enjoy yours! You are great at describing how to make a recipe and seem so patient!

[@comesitatmytable9044]

We will ask them about it. Our friend, Liz, has tried to get our local Kroger to get it but perhaps if we keep asking they will accommodate us in the future.

[@margaretbedwell3211]

I have been making these Formula L biscuits for years. The only place I can find it in in my area is Food Lion. This morning I made cinnamon raisin biscuits with a glaze of powdered sugar, 1/2 & 1/2 and a drop of cinnamon extract. I used cinnamon chips in the biscuits. I don't recall the brand because I had dumped them into a container when I opened them. I also do not put that extra 1/4 cup of buttermilk, as you can see they are way too wet, and I still added the extra to the rolling surface.. Thanks for sharing, I just wish more stores carried it. Y'all have a Blessed day.

[@vickiescholl9453]

Thank you for the tip about not twisting your bisquits.

[@Joy-eq6qg]

I have used this biscuit mix for years. I usually find it at Wal-Mart 😊

[@lovesJesus448]

There is Southern Biscuit plain but not Formula L at the store

[@cindylaffoon607]

I'm a fan a Leslie and Pastor , I've watched them for several years now. I've been incouraging her to do a cookbook also. She is in the work slowing of doing one. You should think about it. I'd bet you'd get alot of buyers of it!

[@cathylongstreth5405]

Looks fantastic. Have had Formula L ready to order for a week, just waiting on payday. With a sausage patty on my biscuits, I would drizzle some maple syrup across it before I shut the lid down on that! 😋

[@TonyMoss-u3k]

I have used it for years it's GREAT Can't BEAT IT.

[@comesitatmytable9044]

We feel like we've missed out but we are so glad to have discovered this gem. The biscuits were delicious.

[@bjohnson1149]

Always look forward to seeing what tee shirt you wear. I make these biscuits frequently. It's a great product.

[@Rudymk-ph2xb]

Formula L is great for dumplings too. I use sweet milk instead of Buttermilk.

[@amypatton6730]

Tomato with butter biscuit... yum!

[@gailsmith8115]

Tom, you tickle me the way you scrape out them bowls. Aint none of it getting away, no no😅

[@karynagostino2853]

Those are BEAUTIFUL biscuits! 😁 They look delicious & not at all dry & crumbly. Thanks for sharing. ❤

[@BamaInTheKitchen]

Formula L biscuits are the best! Now I've got a new channel to go find! Have a great weekend up there in your neck of the woods!

[@gloskindredkitchen5305]

I have been told this mix is excellent. I have always made mine from scratch. After watching this video, I am going to try. Thank you for sharing, I appreciate it.😊

[@JenniferSmith-25]

Tom and Melissa, these are the only homemade biscuits I like. Glad you two enjoyed them. I think I’ll ask Liz to make some tonight. ❤️

[@comesitatmytable9044]

We really appreciate that she gifted us with the mix. It was delicious. And we have enough for breakfast again tomorrow! Thank you all again and I hope you've enjoyed them today, too!

[@LindaSuggs-d9s]

I have the same spatula you have. I use mine all the time. It’s refreshing to see a man who loves to cook. I taught my son’s how to cook and they cook for their families now. You have a beautiful wife. We would love to see her more. Thank you for all your video’s. They are wonderful.😊😊😊 God bless to you both.🙏🙏❤️🌹 Linda

[@DaleRussell2]

They do look good. I checked and that Formula L is available on both Amazon and EBay but it is pricey! 👍

[@tinajoherald]

I also use Formula L Biscuit Mix also! I found it after watching The Farmer Pastor's Wife Leslie!! 😂 I taught school 🏫 in Breathitt County KY for 22 years! That's where I am from... i now live in Ohio! ❤❤

[@susangerardo-stewart1868]

Hardee's has made Formula L Biscuits for years!!!!!!!!! So had my Momma ❤❤❤

[@christineherndon5613]

My grandma used to put a little blob of shortening on her biscuits before baking. They came so golden brown & so yummy.

[@comesitatmytable9044]

Yes that would definitely make them golden brown! Thank you for watching.

[@jill-go7gd]

I put a dot of salted butter on mine before baking. The little extra salt adds to the flavor and the butter gives a golden brown color.

[@ycurry4550]

Great! Now I’m addicted to your channel! 😊

[@comesitatmytable9044]

We are so happy and appreciative that you are! We are thrilled to have you at the table with us!

[@judytimberlake7679]

Noow here is a well spoken teacher ot to reacon with, done with perfection,,,! Cake is aweso e ,as is the wife who stands beeside you,love it!

[@tywork]

I fixed this tonight with sausage gravy for dinner. They were very good. As you said in the video, they are very wet to work with. I have absolutely lived your recipes. 😊

[@thelmachappell2862]

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[@myVillage2323]

Good morning friends... It is 8:45 a.m. here in sunny Cali. I am now hungry for a bacon cheese biscuit 😋 Hopefully I can find package of "formula L" as that is easy peasy and I will take your word for it to be delish. Thanks bunches and have a joyful day !

[@lindawest1776]

I like Ribbon Cane Syrup on biscuits! My grand parents always had this syrup with biscuits, it reminds me of my childhood! And my mom used to say she and her 9 brothers snd sisters would head off to school with a biscuit with some syrup! Don’t you know that was a sticky mess by the time they got to the schoolhouse back then🤣😂🤣

[@lindawest1776]

Also like biscuits and gravy!

[@KennyGillespie-u8j]

Formula l biscuits are wonderful. It is actually butter buds in mix. I order mine from Walmart and they send it to my home. Thanks you guys for making wonderful food. ❤

[@Mr.56Goldtop]

That looks like Bisquick to me. I bought a small envelope bag of Bisquick at the dollar store not long ago and it had those little flecks of butter in it too. I've never seen full fat butter milk in all of my 67 years, so I just add a little heavy cream to the 1% stuff. Seems to work OK.

[@comesitatmytable9044]

We are biscuit fans so we would love all kinds! Thanks for your tips and comments. We appreciate that you've watched and given us a chance.

[@bjohnson1149]

This is MUCH better than Bisquick.

[@teresahoss]

Not sure where you live but I buy whole milk buttermilk from Publix here in Florida, it's Marburger Farm Dairy brand.

[@Mr.56Goldtop]

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[@margaretbedwell3211]

@@bjohnson1149 100% better, I think. I've been using it for about 26 years now. Though sometimes hard to find in my area of Va.

[@gottahavefaith2971]

I love the farming pastors wife. So glad I stumbled onto your channel. I’m also from Ky. I’m a new subscriber. I love your recipes.

[@comesitatmytable9044]

Hello fellow Kentuckian! We are happy you've joined us.

[@lyndawhite5171]

Love The Pastors Wife channel as well! Those look delicious.

[@JudyKAllen]

I can’t wait to find this and make those delicious biscuit. Thanks

[@knittypat1]

When I looked for Formula L it said that the yellow flakes are golden shortening flakes. I make my biscuits sticky like these were. Just sprinkle flour and work a little before cutting and baking. I actually layer mine over a few times before baking. Might have to get some of this. I found it on Amazon.

[@jodinicholas562]

I have een using this formula L for a while. it is fantastic! First heard of this from Collard Valley Cooks Tammy Nichols!

[@kayboniol127]

This is my favorite flour for biscuits pancakes and the cheddar cheese drops are so good better than red lobster. It is good to see you’ll back home❤

[@TinathePomMom]

I just ordered the last 2 bags Amazon had. I can't wait to try this. Will make it so much easier 😊

[@benniemaine1790]

I was told rolling makes them tough by my mom. She also told it to a barker that when she was taking a class. H 9:45 e try it he said, "I learn something too".

[@comesitatmytable9044]

You have to be careful because you can make them tough. But you do want them to be kneaded so they'll rise.

[@barbaratankersley7117]

Lol you need to taste it without the butter because better makes everything better lol Thank you for sharing

[@dfrost666]

I have watched a couple of your videos and this biscuit video really hit home. Those look like the biscuits we used to have for breakfast on the weekends. Do you take requests for video ideas? If so do you have a homemade fried chicken recipe you would be willing to share? I am thinking these biscuits, the mashed potatoes and milk gravy, and some real homemade fried chicken would be an amazing meal.

[@karenzurek9141]

This is a GREAT biscuit mix. I've even made dumplings with it. Just have to roll the dough thinner.

[@christinerepoff4808]

This looks delicious . I'm going to try this, hope I can find it in the store. I live outside of Boston , love your channel.

[@debragreen7272]

My Granny said for me to err on the side of sticky! These look wonderful! ❤❤

[@janedavis81]

I think they might have needed kneading just a little more to rise higher. They look delicious !!!

[@geraldbrown7393]

It is delicious biscuit mix I've use it for at least 5 years

[@wandamyers2690]

I love biscuits, and you made that look so easy. God bless❤

[@mrsb0251]

Amazon has Formula L in several sizes. I've never tried it, but I wanted to know where I could get it so I tried Amazon first. I live in Louisville Ky. I'm one of your neighbors. 😂

[@carolyncampbell7005]

Beautiful biscuits. Just a suggestion: If you would brush on a little butter or buttermilk, they would be even prettier

[@TheKentuckylady717]

They looked delicious......with a little honey or jam.....wow !

[@Rudymk-ph2xb]

Sorghum syrup is delicious on a buttered biscuit.😊

[@LifeLuvWe]

Hello~ New Sub. I would Love thank you Both for these fantastic Reciep's.🙏

[@donnawest2316]

I always turn them out if the pan first thing so the bottoms dont get soggy.

[@kathleencrooms2339]

Here in North Carolina I have bought it by accident I feel like it has dehydrated butter in it but makes good biscuits

[@rondarodgers2066]

Found it at our Kroger in Owensboro. Just took my first batch out of the oven. Lovely. Soft and delicious - and so easy! Thanks. And Merry Christmas!

[@mariannemartin9807]

I only Formula L mix. It tends to be wet. I don’t measure anything. I just mix together till I think it’s good. When they come out of the bowl, I use my hands and knead the dough slightly. Then I pay them just as you did. Use Crisco in pan. I put mine in a pie plate or square smaller pan. They always raise for me.

[@joycecarden6305]

Love watching your channel and I also watch Farming Pastor Wife as well, small world

[@comesitatmytable9044]

Thank you for the love and support. Your encouragement means so much to us.

[@suzanneleonard5485]

Now, fry up some slices of Canadian bacon, put it into that warm biscuit with a slice of tomato, Dukes Mayonnaise and a little black pepper. Delicious! I use that biscuit mix a lot.

[@jeanburgin160]

Great tutorial ... hope I can find this biscuit mix. Thanks for sharing.

[@rogernelson250]

Thanks Tom I enjoyed the biscuit recipe I will be looking for the mix .

[@rebekahdavis8203]

I just came across you alls channel, I’ve been binge watching. Love it. I found Formula L self-rising flour, all purpose on Amazon. Didn’t know if you all knew they sell it. Thank you for all your recipes, I’ve got to try all of them, if I can quit watching them. May God bless your Channel

[@comesitatmytable9044]

Thank you so much for watching! We really appreciate it so much! We've heard that we can find it on Amazon but we're also hoping our local Kroger will pick it up soon.

[@freethinker4596]

I fold mine anyway and they rise up nicely

[@lindaewing1965]

This is what I use all the time

[@JaniceAdcock-y2w]

They are delicious 😀

[@karenzurek9141]

I folded mine several times. Patted them to about 3/4-1" and cut my biscuits. Only way I make biscuits now.

[@janthomas2225]

I love your channel. I watch it on a daily basis . I love the way you have all your ingredients out to see exactly what your doing. It's helped me a lot. You give out a lot of information about cooking and the best way to do it. Works for me. Happy Thanksgiving to you both and God bless.❤😊🦃

[@Laura-fj2ks]

Just so everybody knows.. u can make ur own Formula L biscuit mix …. It’s just flour with Crisco and butter 🤷🏼‍♀️ so simple .. u can do a big container of it and have it on hand all the time …. Love ur channel btw 🎉🎉

[@cathyprosser1050]

That's very interesting but what ratios of those ingredients?

[@Laura-fj2ks]

@@cathyprosser1050 it’s 2 cups of self rising flour .. 1/4 cup of crisco mixed with either butter flavor Crisco or real butter .. mix together and put in a container for later use .. u can also add a tsp of of vanilla to it if u wanna make pancakes or waffles .. just take out as much as u need .. add milk or buttermilk and ur good to go .. roll out biscuits or add more milk for pancakes or waffles .. if u have any questions please ask me ..

[@cathyprosser1050]

@@Laura-fj2ks Thank you! 😊 👍

[@tracycosby7335]

Looks yummy.

[@Sandra-ij9fk]

I can't wait to try these once i find the mix. Looks yummy!

[@108rice]

Walmart here in Crestview Fl has Southern Biscuit mix

[@pamtoney8950]

They have Harry and David's peppers and onion relish at Walmart in Charleston West Virginia too

[@tishku8885]

I could hear the little crunch when you took a bite! Perfection.Those looked so fluffy and great. I've used Southern before but not Flormula L. Gonna have to look for it when I'm in N.C. Another great video 😊

[@comesitatmytable9044]

They really did taste great. I had planned to have one with strawberry jam but the flavor is exceptional so I enjoyed it with just a little melted butter. It was wonderful.

[@PretirementDays]

I am going to have to get some of this! The mix looks wonderful. The biscuits look great!

[@comesitatmytable9044]

We really enjoyed them. Thank you for watching.

[@ShirleyJDavis]

I am going to try ordering the mix

[@buffsdade]

Great video! Enjoyed it.

[@comesitatmytable9044]

Thank you so much. We appreciate that you are watching our channel.

[@brendabarrows9208]

I just came across your channel. Hello, from Central Florida. I have been binge Watching your channel and now I am so hungry. I would have brushed some melted butter across those hot biscuits. 😋 yum.

[@lisawillett-weddle889]

I just love your channel. t

[@JudyWilliams-ue6hi]

If you have a Food Lion close to where you live, you might check there. That is where we get Formula L in North Carolina.