Better Biscuits
Discover the secret to soft, flaky, and utterly delicious homemade biscuits with this foolproof "Better Biscuits" recipe. Made with pantry staples like all-purpose flour, baking powder, and a touch of sugar, these biscuits strike the perfect balance between savory and lightly sweet. The key to their irresistibly tender layers? Cold, cubed butter worked into the flour for that signature crumbly texture, and a gentle hand when mixing to keep them light and airy. Ready in just under 30 minutes, these golden beauties are brushed with melted butter straight out of the oven for a rich, glossy finish. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a comforting side to any meal, serve them warm with butter, honey, or jam for a truly satisfying treat. Ideal for home bakers of all skill levels, this recipe will have you saying goodbye to store-bought biscuits for good!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon Baking powder
- 1 tablespoon Granulated sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
- 0.75 cup Whole milk (cold)
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter (melted, for brushing)
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, sugar, and salt.
Add the cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Pour in the cold milk and gently stir with a wooden spoon or silicone spatula until the dough just comes together. Avoid overmixing as this can make the biscuits tough.
Lightly flour a clean countertop and turn the dough out onto it. Gently knead the dough 3-4 times to bring it together, then pat or roll it out to about 1-inch thickness.
Using a floured biscuit cutter or the rim of a drinking glass, cut out biscuits and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Re-roll the scraps to cut out additional biscuits until all the dough is used.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown on top.
As soon as the biscuits come out of the oven, brush the tops with the melted butter to add extra flavor and shine.
Serve warm and enjoy with your favorite toppings like butter, honey, or jam!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
911 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 96.0 g | 123% | |
| Saturated Fat | 60.8 g | 304% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 258 mg | 86% | |
| Sodium | 2544 mg | 111% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 18.9 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.6 g | ||
| Protein | 1.0 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 25 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.1 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 25 mg | 1% | |
*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.
