Easy Pan Biscuits
Whip up a batch of homemade comfort with these Easy Pan Biscuits—soft, buttery, and ready in just 22 minutes! This beginner-friendly recipe uses simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, baking powder, and cold unsalted butter to create irresistibly tender biscuits with minimal effort. The secret? Cutting the butter into the dry ingredients for a flaky texture and baking the dough pieces snugly in a pan for maximum rise. Perfectly golden and fluffy, these biscuits are a versatile addition to any meal, whether served alongside soups, stews, or smothered in butter and jam for breakfast. Customize with a brush of melted butter for an extra indulgent touch. Perfectly quick, easy, and delicious—these crowd-pleasers are sure to 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
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (cold)
- 0.75 cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons melted butter (optional, for brushing)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Lightly grease a 9-inch round or square baking pan, or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Stir to evenly distribute the dry ingredients.
Cut the cold unsalted butter into small cubes. Using a pastry cutter, two forks, or your hands, work the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs. Do not overmix—the butter pieces should be pea-sized.
Gradually pour in the milk while stirring gently with a wooden spoon or spatula. Mix just until the dough comes together; the dough should be slightly sticky but manageable. Avoid overmixing to keep the biscuits tender.
Turn the dough out onto a clean, lightly floured surface. Pat it into a 1-inch-thick rectangle or circle with your hands (no rolling needed). Use a knife to cut the dough into 8 equal pieces or divide roughly by hand.
Place the biscuit pieces snugly together in the prepared pan. This helps them rise higher as they bake.
Bake the biscuits in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown. Check for doneness by lightly tapping a biscuit; it should sound slightly hollow.
If desired, brush the tops of the warm biscuits with melted butter for extra flavor. Serve immediately with your favorite toppings, such as butter, jam, or honey.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1630 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 77.6 g | 99% | |
| Saturated Fat | 47.7 g | 239% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 209 mg | 70% | |
| Sodium | 2610 mg | 113% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 202.2 g | 74% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.5 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.6 g | ||
| Protein | 31.5 g | 63% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.2 mcg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 276 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 11.2 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 550 mg | 12% | |
*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.
