Homemade Biscuits
Flaky, buttery, and impossibly soft, these homemade biscuits are a timeless classic that will take your breakfast or brunch to the next level. Made with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, baking powder, and just six tablespoons of cold, unsalted butter, these biscuits come together in only 15 minutes of prep time—perfect for busy mornings or last-minute cravings. The key to their signature texture lies in working the butter into the flour to create a crumbly dough, followed by a quick bake at 425°F for a golden-brown finish. Serve them warm with a dollop of butter, a smear of your favorite jam, or as a savory companion to hearty biscuits and gravy. With a versatile appeal and crowd-pleasing flavor, this easy biscuit recipe will soon become your go-to for every occasion.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.75 cup whole milk
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425°F (218°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
Cut the cold unsalted butter into small cubes and add it to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Slowly pour in the milk while stirring with a fork until the dough just comes together. Be careful not to overmix.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead it a few times to bring it together. Pat the dough out to about 1/2-inch thickness.
Use a biscuit cutter or a round glass to cut out biscuits and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Re-roll the scraps and repeat until all the dough is used.
Bake the biscuits in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.
Allow the biscuits to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm with butter, jam, or as the base for biscuits and gravy.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1611 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 80.2 g | 103% | |
| Saturated Fat | 45.8 g | 229% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 208 mg | 69% | |
| Sodium | 2612 mg | 114% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 198.0 g | 72% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.5 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.3 g | ||
| Protein | 31.4 g | 63% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 276 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 11.1 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 550 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.
