Description
Warm, flaky, buttery homemade biscuits that are quick to make and perfect for breakfast, snacks, or as a side for hearty meals.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup milk (whole milk or buttermilk)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Pour in the milk and gently stir until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and pat it into a rectangle. Fold it over a few times to create layers, then gently flatten to about 1-inch thickness.
- Cut out the biscuits with a round cutter without twisting, and place them on the baking sheet either close together or spaced out depending on desired edges.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes until the tops are golden brown. Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Use very cold butter to ensure fluffy texture.
- Do not overmix the dough to prevent dense biscuits.
- Customize with cheese, herbs, or sweet toppings for variation.
- Freeze unbaked biscuits for convenience and bake from frozen.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
