Easy Quick Homemade Bread and Biscuits
Experience the joy of baking with this Easy Quick Homemade Bread and Biscuits recipe, perfect for beginners and busy bakers alike! Requiring just 15 minutes of prep time, this versatile recipe combines pantry staples like all-purpose flour, baking powder, and a touch of sugar to create soft, golden biscuits or a rustic loaf of bread. The key to its flaky texture lies in the use of cold, cubed butter, gently incorporated for rich, buttery layers. Whether shaped into tender biscuits or a wholesome round loaf, this recipe bakes to perfection in under 20 minutes. For an optional golden finish, brush with an egg wash before baking. Serve warm and fresh from the oven, paired with butter, jam, or your favorite spreads for a comforting homemade treat that’s as easy as it is delicious. Perfect for weeknight dinners, breakfast spreads, or quick snacking!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 tablespoon Granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons Unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
- 1 cup Milk (whole or 2%)
- 1 whole Egg (for glazing, optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. Mix well to ensure the dry ingredients are evenly distributed.
Add the cold, cubed butter into the bowl. Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, work the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized chunks of butter.
Gradually add the milk to the bowl, stirring gently with a wooden spoon or silicone spatula. Mix until a soft dough forms, being careful not to overmix.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently knead it 3-4 times to bring it together. If you're making bread, shape the dough into a loaf or round shape. For biscuits, lightly roll the dough out to about 1-inch thickness and use a biscuit cutter or a glass to cut out rounds.
Place the formed dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 1 inch of space between each piece.
For a golden-brown finish, beat the egg and lightly brush the tops of the dough with the egg wash. This step is optional but recommended for appearance.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until the tops are golden and the bread or biscuits feel firm to the touch.
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Serve warm with butter, jam, or your favorite spread.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2174 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 82.2 g | 105% | |
| Saturated Fat | 49.0 g | 245% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 392 mg | 131% | |
| Sodium | 3885 mg | 169% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 306.0 g | 111% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.8 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.5 g | ||
| Protein | 51.4 g | 103% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.5 mcg | 18% | |
| Calcium | 385 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 17.8 mg | 99% | |
| Potassium | 830 mg | 18% | |
*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.
