Heavenly Biscuits
Soft, flaky, and impossibly tender, Heavenly Biscuits live up to their name with every buttery bite. These easy homemade biscuits are crafted from simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, baking powder, and a touch of sugar, making them both budget-friendly and irresistibly delicious. Cold, cubed butter is carefully cut into the dry ingredients to create those signature flaky layers, while a splash of milk or buttermilk brings the dough together for the perfect texture. In just 15 minutes of prep time and a quick 12-minute bake, you'll have golden-brown biscuits that are crisp on the edges and pillow-soft inside. Serve them warm with a pat of butter, jam, or even honey for a comforting addition to breakfast, dinner, or a holiday table. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a beginner, this foolproof recipe ensures you’ll achieve bakery-quality results every time.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoons Baking powder
- 1 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 6 tablespoons Unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
- 0.75 cups Whole milk or buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons Melted butter for brushing (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt until well combined.
Add the chilled, cubed butter to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingertips to cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs, with small pea-sized pieces of butter visible.
Make a well in the center of the mixture and pour in the milk or buttermilk. Gently stir until the dough comes together, being careful not to overmix.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead it 3–5 times to bring it together. Pat it into a rectangle about 1-inch thick.
Using a 2-inch round biscuit cutter (or the rim of a glass dipped in flour), cut out biscuits. Gently press the scraps together and cut out more biscuits until all the dough is used.
Place the biscuits on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart for crisp edges, or closer together for soft sides.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.
Optional: Brush the hot biscuits with melted butter for extra flavor and shine.
Serve warm with your favorite spreads or accompaniments. Enjoy your heavenly biscuits!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1866 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 100.8 g | 129% | |
| Saturated Fat | 62.3 g | 312% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 267 mg | 89% | |
| Sodium | 2618 mg | 114% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 211.1 g | 77% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.5 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.1 g | ||
| Protein | 31.8 g | 64% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.8 mcg | 14% | |
| Calcium | 264 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 11.3 mg | 63% | |
| Potassium | 523 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.
