Biscuits for Two
Perfectly portioned and irresistibly flaky, this "Biscuits for Two" recipe is the ideal solution for small-batch baking. With just a handful of pantry staples like all-purpose flour, cold butter, and milk or buttermilk, you can whip up these golden, tender biscuits in under 25 minutes. The secret to their rich, buttery layers lies in the careful incorporation of cold butter into the dry ingredients, creating a crumbly texture that bakes to perfection. Whether served warm with a drizzle of honey, a dollop of jam, or a pat of melting butter, these biscuits are the ultimate comfort food for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy dinner side dish. Designed for two servings, it’s the perfect go-to recipe for couples, roommates, or anyone craving fresh, homemade biscuits without leftovers.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Granulated sugar
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
- 0.333 cup Whole milk or buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon Melted butter (optional, for brushing)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a small baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt until well combined.
Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients, and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs. Some small pea-sized chunks of butter are okay.
Pour in the milk (or buttermilk) and stir gently with a fork until the dough just comes together. Be careful not to overmix.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead it 3-4 times until it forms a cohesive ball. Flatten the dough into a 1/2-inch thick circle or rectangle.
Use a 2.5-inch biscuit cutter (or the rim of a glass) to cut out two biscuits. Gather the scraps, reshape, and cut one more biscuit if there's enough dough.
Place the biscuits onto the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are close but not touching one another.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the tops are golden brown.
Optional: Brush the tops of the hot biscuits with melted butter for added flavor and shine.
Serve warm with your favorite toppings, such as butter, jam, or honey.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
474 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 48.9 g | 63% | |
| Saturated Fat | 30.8 g | 154% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 132 mg | 44% | |
| Sodium | 1303 mg | 57% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 9.3 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.1 g | ||
| Protein | 3.1 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 104 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 0.1 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 119 mg | 3% | |
*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.
