Fluffy Delicious Biscuits
Tender, golden, and irresistibly fluffy, these delicious biscuits are your go-to recipe for the perfect homemade treat! Made with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, cold cubed butter, and a touch of sugar, these biscuits achieve their signature flaky texture and soft crumb through expert techniques like gently kneading the dough and using a biscuit cutter for optimal rise. Whether served warm with a pat of butter, smeared with your favorite jam, or drizzled with honey, these savory-sweet delights are ready in under 30 minutes, making them ideal for breakfast, dinner sides, or a quick snack. Plus, brushing the tops with melted butter fresh out of the oven gives them an irresistible golden sheen and rich flavor. Perfect for any occasion, this biscuit recipe is easy to master and sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 0.75 cups whole milk
- 2 tablespoons melted butter (optional, for brushing)
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.
Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse, pea-sized crumbs.
Make a well in the center of the mixture and pour in the milk. Stir gently with a wooden spoon or spatula until the dough comes together. Do not overmix.
Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Gently knead the dough 4-5 times to bring it together, being careful not to overwork it.
Pat the dough into a 3/4-inch thick rectangle. Use a 2.5-inch round biscuit cutter to cut out biscuits. Press straight down without twisting the cutter to ensure the biscuits rise evenly. Gather and re-roll the scraps as needed.
Place the biscuits on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are touching slightly for a soft edge or spaced apart for a crisp edge.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown on top.
Optional: Brush the tops of the hot biscuits with melted butter for extra flavor.
Serve warm and enjoy! These biscuits pair wonderfully with butter, jam, or honey.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2104 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 127.6 g | 164% | |
| Saturated Fat | 79.3 g | 396% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 343 mg | 114% | |
| Sodium | 2619 mg | 114% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 210.6 g | 77% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.5 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.9 g | ||
| Protein | 32.0 g | 64% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.9 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 289 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 11.2 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 563 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.
