Hacked Biscuits Quick Easy
Craving warm, buttery biscuits fresh out of the oven but short on time? These Hacked Biscuits are the ultimate quick and easy answer! In just 10 minutes of prep and a few simple ingredients—like all-purpose flour, cold butter, and whole milk—you can whip up soft, flaky biscuits perfect for breakfast, dinner, or a snack. The secret to their irresistible layers lies in a clever folding technique that doesn’t require a rolling pin. Whether served plain, slathered in butter, or topped with your favorite jam, these golden-brown biscuits will have everyone thinking you spent hours in the kitchen. Perfect for busy cooks seeking a no-fuss, homemade recipe, this is the go-to guide for savory baked perfection.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter (cold)
- 0.75 cup milk (preferably whole)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
Cut the cold butter into small cubes and add to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry cutter or your fingertips to work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and pour in the milk. Gently mix with a fork or spatula until a soft, sticky dough forms. Be careful not to overmix.
Lightly dust a clean surface with flour and turn out the dough. Pat it into a rectangle about 1-inch thick, then fold it over itself like a letter. Repeat the patting and folding process 2-3 times to create layers.
Using a floured round cutter or the rim of a glass, cut out biscuits and place them onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
Gently gather and re-roll the scraps of dough to cut out more biscuits if needed.
Bake the biscuits in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly. Serve warm with butter, jam, or your favorite topping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1849 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 104.3 g | 134% | |
| Saturated Fat | 64.9 g | 324% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 276 mg | 92% | |
| Sodium | 2621 mg | 114% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 198.6 g | 72% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.5 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.6 g | ||
| Protein | 31.8 g | 64% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.8 mcg | 19% | |
| Calcium | 265 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 11.2 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 524 mg | 11% | |
*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.
