Baking Powder Buscuits
Fluffy, golden, and irresistibly tender, these homemade Baking Powder Biscuits are a timeless comfort food staple perfect for any occasion. Made with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour and baking powder, this recipe comes together in just 22 minutes from start to finish, making it an ideal choice for busy mornings, cozy dinners, or last-minute gatherings. The key to their perfect texture lies in using cold, cubed butter and handling the dough as little as possible to ensure light and flaky layers. Whether served warm with butter and jam for breakfast or as a side to soups and stews, these classic biscuits are versatile, easy to make, and endlessly satisfying. Plus, with tips on cutting techniques and spacing for softer or crisper edges, this recipe guarantees perfect results every time.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoons Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 cups Unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
- 0.75 cups Milk (preferably whole milk or buttermilk)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
Add the cold, cubed butter to the bowl. Using a pastry cutter, two forks, or your fingertips, cut the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Create a well in the center of the mixture and pour in the milk. Stir gently with a spoon or spatula until the dough just comes together. Be careful not to overmix; the dough should be slightly sticky.
Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface. Knead it gently 3-4 times to bring it together, then pat it out into a round disc about 1/2 inch thick.
Use a round biscuit cutter or the rim of a glass to cut out biscuits. Press straight down without twisting to ensure the biscuits rise evenly. Gather the scraps, gently pat them together, and cut out more biscuits until the dough is used up.
Place the biscuits on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are close together but not touching for a softer edge or spaced apart for a crisper edge.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.
Remove the biscuits from the oven and allow them to cool slightly on the baking sheet. Serve warm with butter, jam, or your favorite accompaniments.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1849 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 104.3 g | 134% | |
| Saturated Fat | 64.9 g | 324% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 276 mg | 92% | |
| Sodium | 2621 mg | 114% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 198.6 g | 72% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.5 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.6 g | ||
| Protein | 31.8 g | 64% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.3 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 265 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 11.2 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 524 mg | 11% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
