Easy Biscuits
Fluffy, buttery, and oh-so-easy to make, these homemade Easy Biscuits are your go-to recipe for a quick and satisfying treat. With just six simple ingredients—like cold, unsalted butter and whole milk—they deliver a light, flaky texture that’s perfect every time. Ready in under 30 minutes (including prep and bake time), these golden biscuits come together effortlessly with a simple folding technique that creates irresistibly flaky layers. Whether you serve them warm with butter and jam for breakfast or as a side for dinner, these classic biscuits are sure to impress. Perfect for beginners, this recipe is a delicious way to elevate any meal! Keywords: easy biscuits, homemade biscuits, flaky biscuits, quick biscuit recipe, butter biscuits.
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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
- 0.75 cup whole milk, cold
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 all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
Cut the cold unsalted butter into small cubes, then add it to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry cutter or your fingertips to combine until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Make a well in the center of the bowl and pour in the cold milk. Gently stir with a wooden spoon or spatula until the dough just comes together. Be careful not to overmix.
Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface. Pat it out into a 1-inch thick rectangle. Fold the dough over onto itself 2–3 times to create flaky layers, then gently pat it out again to 1-inch thickness.
Using a 2.5-inch biscuit cutter or the rim of a glass, cut out biscuits. Press straight down without twisting to help the biscuits rise evenly. Re-roll the scraps as needed to cut additional biscuits.
Place the biscuits on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are slightly touching for soft sides or spaced apart for crispy edges.
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 cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm with butter, jam, or your favorite toppings.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1897 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 104.3 g | 134% | |
| Saturated Fat | 64.9 g | 324% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 276 mg | 92% | |
| Sodium | 2621 mg | 114% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 211.1 g | 77% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.5 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.1 g | ||
| Protein | 31.8 g | 64% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.3 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 265 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 11.2 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 524 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.
