Flaky Biscuits
Get ready to elevate your baking game with these irresistibly flaky biscuits! Perfectly golden and layered to buttery perfection, this recipe combines simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, baking powder, and cold cubed butter to create a melt-in-your-mouth texture that’s both tender and crisp. The secret to their signature flakiness lies in the genius folding technique, which ensures light, airy layers in every bite. Ready in just under 30 minutes, these versatile biscuits can be enjoyed sweetened with a touch of honey or paired with savory dishes like hearty gravy. Whether served warm with a pat of butter or as a brunch star on your table, these homemade flaky biscuits promise bakery-quality results right from your kitchen.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
- 1 cup Milk (preferably whole or buttermilk)
- 1 tablespoon Honey or sugar (optional for a hint of sweetness)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. If using honey or sugar, whisk it in now.
Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, quickly cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized bits of butter.
Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and pour in the milk. Use a fork or spatula to gently stir the ingredients just until the dough comes together. Be careful not to overwork the dough.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently knead it 3-4 times just to bring it together. Pat or roll the dough into a rectangle about 1-inch thick.
To create layers for extra flakiness, fold the dough in half or thirds, then pat it down again into a 1-inch thick rectangle. Repeat this process 2-3 times.
Using a sharp biscuit cutter (avoid twisting), cut out the biscuits. Press straight down for even edges to help them rise properly. Re-roll the scraps to cut out additional biscuits as needed.
Place the biscuits on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 1-inch of space between them for even cooking.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.
Optional: Brush the tops of the hot biscuits with melted butter for extra flavor and shine.
Serve warm and enjoy! These biscuits are perfect on their own, with butter, jam, or as a base for savory dishes like biscuits and gravy.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2169 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 106.9 g | 137% | |
| Saturated Fat | 66.2 g | 331% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 282 mg | 94% | |
| Sodium | 2647 mg | 115% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 264.7 g | 96% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.2 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.9 g | ||
| Protein | 40.1 g | 80% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.1 mcg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 343 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 14.2 mg | 79% | |
| Potassium | 680 mg | 14% | |
*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.
