Biscuits Made Easy
Discover the joy of homemade baking with "Biscuits Made Easy," a quick and foolproof recipe perfect for beginners and seasoned bakers alike. Made with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, cold butter, and whole milk, these buttery, flaky biscuits come together in just 10 minutes of prep and bake to golden perfection in under 15 minutes. The recipe incorporates a clever folding technique to create irresistible layers, ensuring light and fluffy biscuits every time. Whether served warm with a dollop of butter, a drizzle of honey, or alongside your favorite comfort foods, these easy homemade biscuits are a versatile addition to any meal. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dinner, this go-to recipe will quickly become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (cold)
- 0.75 cup whole milk (cold)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, granulated sugar, and salt. Whisk them together to evenly distribute the ingredients.
Cut the cold unsalted butter into small cubes. Add the butter to the dry ingredients, and using a pastry cutter or your fingers, blend the butter into the mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
Gradually pour in the cold whole milk while stirring with a fork or spatula. Mix just until the dough comes together—do not overmix.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently pat the dough into a rectangle approximately 1-inch thick. Fold the dough in half, then pat it out again. Repeat this folding process 2-3 times to create layers for flakiness.
Using a 2- to 2.5-inch round biscuit cutter or the rim of a glass, cut out biscuits. Press straight down without twisting to ensure proper rise. Gather the scraps, re-pat the dough, and cut out more biscuits as needed.
Place the biscuits on the prepared baking sheet about 1 inch apart for crisp edges or closer together for softer sides.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.
Remove from the oven and allow the biscuits to cool slightly on a wire rack. Serve warm with butter, jam, or honey.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1627 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 77.5 g | 99% | |
| Saturated Fat | 47.9 g | 240% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 204 mg | 68% | |
| Sodium | 2616 mg | 114% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 202.8 g | 74% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.5 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.8 g | ||
| Protein | 31.5 g | 63% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.4 mcg | 17% | |
| Calcium | 258 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 11.2 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.
