Buscuits
Discover the ultimate recipe for light, flaky biscuits that melt in your mouth with every bite! These homemade biscuits come together quickly with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, and cold butter for irresistible layers of tenderness. With just 15 minutes of prep time, you'll learn the secret to perfect biscuits: folding the dough to create those signature flaky layers and cutting them properly to ensure a sky-high rise. Baked to golden perfection in under 12 minutes, these buttery biscuits are perfect for breakfast, dinner, or any occasion. Serve them warm with a pat of melted butter, drizzled honey, or dollop of jam. Whether you're making a classic Southern breakfast or a cozy side to hearty stews, these biscuits are sure to become your go-to recipe for comfort and flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (cold, cut into small cubes)
- 0.75 cup whole milk (cold)
- extra flour for dusting
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt until evenly combined.
Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, work the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs. Small, pea-size pieces of butter are ideal for a flaky texture.
Pour the cold milk into the bowl, stirring gently with a fork or spatula until the dough just comes together. Be careful not to overmix—the dough should look slightly shaggy.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. With floured hands, gently pat or roll the dough into a rectangle about 3/4-inch thick.
Fold the dough in half and pat it out again. Repeat this folding process two more times to help create flaky layers in the biscuits.
After the final fold, pat the dough out to 3/4-inch thickness. Using a round biscuit cutter (or the rim of a glass), press straight down into the dough to cut out biscuits. Avoid twisting the cutter, as that can seal the edges and prevent the biscuits from rising properly.
Place the biscuits on the prepared baking sheet, making sure the edges just touch each other. This helps them rise evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.
Remove the biscuits from the oven and let them rest for a few minutes before serving warm. Optionally, brush the tops with melted butter for extra richness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1695 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 77.6 g | 99% | |
| Saturated Fat | 47.9 g | 240% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 204 mg | 68% | |
| Sodium | 2616 mg | 114% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 218.6 g | 79% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.8 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.2 g | ||
| Protein | 32.6 g | 65% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.3 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 260 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 11.3 mg | 63% | |
| Potassium | 527 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.
