Basic Biscuits
Flaky, golden, and irresistibly tender, these Basic Biscuits are the perfect addition to breakfast, brunch, or even dinner. Made with pantry staples like all-purpose flour, baking powder, and a touch of salt, these biscuits achieve their light, buttery texture thanks to cold, cubed unsalted butter and just the right amount of whole milk. Ready in under 30 minutes from start to finish, they’re quick and easy to whip up, with no fancy equipment needed. Whether you serve them warm with a dollop of butter, a drizzle of honey, or a spoonful of jam, these homemade biscuits capture the essence of simple, comforting, and delicious baking. Perfect for beginners and seasoned bakers alike, this recipe guarantees consistent results every time with just a few simple tips and techniques.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoons Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 6 tablespoons Unsalted butter (cold and cut into small cubes)
- 0.75 cups Milk (preferably whole milk)
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 flour mixture. Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with small pea-sized pieces of butter still visible.
Gradually pour in the milk, stirring with a fork until the dough just comes together. Be careful not to overmix as this can make the biscuits tough.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead it 4-5 times to bring it together. Pat the dough into a rectangle about 1 inch thick.
Using a round biscuit cutter (about 2.5 inches in diameter), cut out biscuits and place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 1 inch of space between each.
Re-roll the scraps of dough as needed to cut out more biscuits, but try to handle the dough as little as possible.
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 a wire rack before serving. Enjoy warm with butter, jam, or honey!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1620 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 78.3 g | 100% | |
| Saturated Fat | 48.5 g | 242% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 207 mg | 69% | |
| Sodium | 2610 mg | 113% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 198.5 g | 72% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.5 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.5 g | ||
| Protein | 31.4 g | 63% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.7 mcg | 18% | |
| Calcium | 258 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 11.1 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 517 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.
