KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 2, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A few
generations ago, mothers and grandmothers would stand in the
kitchen folding, rolling and cutting dough to create the perfect
made from scratch biscuit. Many will say that the secret to the
towering fluffy beauties is not necessarily the recipe, but in the
technique. Today, made from scratch biscuits can be found in the
Tennessee River Valley with some
locations putting a 21st century twist on the recipe. The Tennessee
River Valley has compiled a list to give biscuit lovers an idea of
some of the best places in the region for the fluffiest and
tastiest.
Knox Mason, Knoxville, Tenn.
The list begins in Knoxville, the
original home of the White Lily Flour Company that is considered by
many as the best flour for producing a lighter, fluffier biscuit
with a greater rise. Featuring locally sourced food products and
southern inspired cuisine, award winning Knox Mason is a favorite
dining spot in downtown Knoxville.
While known for their biscuits, Knox Mason is not open for
breakfast. What has placed this restaurant high on the must try
biscuit list is their Sunday brunch that features made from scratch
biscuits. The menu is seasonal, and local Chef, Matt Gallaher sources locally grown foods for
the menu. The restaurant is located in the arts district of
Knoxville where most of the
buildings are historic and have been repurposed for art galleries,
restaurants and businesses.
Maple Street Biscuit Company, Chattanooga, Tenn.
At Maple Street Biscuit Company, the secret to their scrumptious
sandwiches is the biscuits. Biscuits are made fresh everyday,
throughout the day, with artisan flour, real butter and a few other
special ingredients. Southerners have always known that a flaky
biscuit was the perfect base to sop up gravies, honey, and fruit
jams. The Maple Street Biscuit Company has created hearty breakfast
and lunch sandwiches featuring southern staples of chicken, bacon,
cheeses and gravies.
Located near many of the Chattanooga downtown attractions, Maple Street
Biscuit Company is only open for breakfast and lunch.
Jim 'N Nick's Bar-B-Que, Cullman,
Ala.
While biscuits may not be the first thing that comes to mind at a
barbeque restaurant, Jim 'N Nick's Bar-B-Que is the exception. Jim
'N Nick's offers every major style of smoked meat including Eastern
Carolina chopped pork (with vinegar and pepper sauce), classic
pulled pork shoulder, dry rubbed beef brisket, hot links of pork
sausage, chicken, turkey, ham and both regular and baby back pork
ribs. While their meat may be receiving accolades from barbeque
connoisseurs near and far, another item on the menu is quickly
becoming a signature item and a must try. All meals include
made-from-scratch cheese biscuits. These light airy biscuits with
bits of cheese boast a touch of sweetness. Guests can munch on them
as they wait for their order to be prepared. For $5.99, guests can pick up a bag of Cheese Biscuit
Mix to take home and make. Each bag makes a couple of dozen.
Also worth noting is there are no freezers and from the croutons
on the salad to the pie crusts, all of the restaurant's food is
made from scratch daily using fresh ingredients.
Dover Grille, Dover, Tenn.
At the Dover Grille, hot cathead biscuits are a favorite. Cathead
biscuits are a Southern staple whose name refers to their large
size (about as big as a cat's head). The dough for this hand-rolled
biscuit recipe is made by incorporating flour into the wet
ingredients, instead of the reverse. Serving breakfast, lunch and
dinner, the Dover Grille is a family style restaurant featuring
hearty American cuisine and Tex-Mex fare. Biscuits are made from
scratch in the kitchen every day.
This locally-owned restaurant is located right on the Dover
Square and offers daily lunch and dinner specials, including an
'all-you-can-eat taco night.
Lodge Cast Iron Factory Store, South
Pittsburgh, Tenn.
For those who want to try their hand in making southern biscuits,
the proper cookware is required. In most southern kitchens, the
most important cooking pan is a large cast iron skillet.
Nestled alongside the Cumberland Plateau of the Appalachian
Mountains is the town of South
Pittsburg, boasting a population 3,300. It was here that
Joseph Lodge and his wife settled
and, in 1896 opened his first foundry and began producing Lodge
Cast Iron cookware. Over the years, the company has created a
legacy of quality that has thrived through two World Wars and the
Great Depression, and is still carried on by the family today.
Product lines continue to evolve, providing cooking enthusiasts
cookware that is handed down generation to generation as treasured
family heirlooms. Lodge's dedication to quality, technology and
employees has helped the company flourish over 100 years.
While Lodge products can be purchased across the world and
online, a visit to South Pittsburg
provides an opportunity to shop at the foundry flagship store for
the perfect cast iron skillet. The flagship store is located
adjacent to the factory and provides visitors not only a place to
purchase Lodge cookware, but a story of family heritage.
Along with these noted restaurants for the best biscuits, the
Tennessee River Valley offers a compelling story, captivating
visitors with its little unknown facts, pristine, untouched areas
and rich, authentic experiences. Save trip ideas and plan a trip
easily with the Tennessee River Valley Geotourism MapGuide, an
online guide of authentic places and adventures that have been
recommended by locals.
SOURCE Tennessee River Valley