Foolproof Southern Biscuits
Experience the magic of classic comfort food with this Foolproof Southern Biscuits recipe—your ticket to perfectly tender, flaky biscuits every time. Made with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, cold butter, and whole milk, these biscuits are elevated by a clever folding technique that creates irresistible layers of buttery perfection. Ready in under 30 minutes, they’re brushed with melted butter for a golden finish and melt-in-your-mouth flavor. Whether you serve them warm with jam for breakfast or as a side to hearty Southern gravy, these biscuits are a fail-safe way to bring the taste of the South to your table. Perfect for beginner bakers and seasoned biscuit lovers alike, this recipe is your ultimate guide to mastering homemade Southern biscuits.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 tablespoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (cold, cut into small cubes)
- 0.75 cups whole milk (cold)
- 2 tablespoons additional butter (melted, for brushing)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or lightly oiling it.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt until fully combined.
Add the cold, cubed unsalted butter to the flour mixture. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces remaining.
Create a small well in the center of the mixture and pour in the cold whole milk. Gently stir with a wooden spoon or spatula until the dough begins to come together. Be careful not to overmix.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently pat it into a rectangle about 1-inch thick. Fold the dough over itself in thirds (like folding a letter), then repeat this process two more times. This layering creates flakiness in the biscuits.
Pat the dough out one final time to about 1-inch thickness. Using a floured 2.5-inch biscuit cutter (or a glass), cut out biscuits by pressing straight down and lifting straight up. Do not twist the cutter, as this can seal the edges and prevent proper rising.
Place the biscuits close together on the prepared baking sheet so their edges are touching. This helps them rise taller.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the tops are golden brown.
Remove the biscuits from the oven and immediately brush the tops with melted butter for extra flavor and shine.
Serve warm with your favorite jam, honey, or as a side with gravy. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
233 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 12.6 g | 16% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.8 g | 39% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 33 mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 434 mg | 19% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 25.7 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.8 g | ||
| Protein | 4.1 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 33 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 60 mg | 1% | |
*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.
