Description
Classic homemade biscuits that are flaky, buttery, and perfect for breakfast or as a dinner side. Made with simple ingredients and no special tools required.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 3/4 cup whole milk or buttermilk
- Extra flour for dusting
- Butter for brushing (optional)
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- 3. Add the cold butter and cut it in using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- 4. Pour in the milk and mix just until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.
- 5. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently pat it into a 1-inch thick rectangle.
- 6. Fold the dough over itself once or twice, then pat it out again and cut into rounds using a biscuit cutter.
- 7. Place biscuits onto the baking sheet, close together for soft sides or spaced apart for crisper edges.
- 8. Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until golden brown.
- 9. Brush tops with melted butter if desired and serve warm.
Notes
Keep your ingredients cold for flakier biscuits—chill the butter and even the flour if possible.
Do not overwork the dough; a light touch results in tender biscuits.
These freeze well before or after baking. Reheat in the oven for best texture.
Perfect with jam, honey, gravy, or eggs for breakfast.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: homemade biscuits, classic biscuits, flaky biscuits, buttery biscuits