Homestyle Biscuits
Sink your teeth into the warm, flaky layers of these classic Homestyle Biscuits—a true comfort food staple that’s perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dinner. Made with just a handful of pantry staples like all-purpose flour, cold butter, and whole milk, these biscuits are quick and easy to prepare, taking only 15 minutes of prep time and 12 minutes to bake. The secret to their irresistibly tender texture lies in the cold butter, which creates delightful pockets of flakiness as it melts in the oven. Whether brushed with melted butter for a golden, buttery finish or served fresh with jam, honey, or gravy, these homemade biscuits are sure to be a family favorite. Perfect for first-time bakers or seasoned pros, this recipe delivers golden, buttery perfection every time.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter (cold, diced)
- 0.75 cup milk (preferably whole milk)
- 2 tablespoons melted butter (optional, for brushing)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt to evenly distribute the dry ingredients.
Add the cold, diced butter to the flour mixture. Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, work the butter into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs. Small pea-sized pieces of butter should remain; this is what creates flaky layers in the biscuits.
Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and pour in the milk. Stir gently with a wooden spoon or spatula just until the dough begins to come together. Be careful not to overmix; it's okay if the dough looks a bit scrappy at this point.
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface. Gently knead it 4–5 times to bring it together fully. Pat the dough into a rectangle about 1 inch thick.
Using a floured biscuit cutter or a round glass, cut out biscuits and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Gather the remaining dough scraps, reshape, and cut until all the dough is used.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes or until the tops are golden brown.
If desired, brush the tops of the warm biscuits with melted butter for extra flavor and shine.
Serve warm and enjoy with butter, jam, or your favorite gravy.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
266 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.1 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.1 g | 51% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 43 mg | 14% | |
| Sodium | 333 mg | 14% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 26.1 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.2 g | ||
| Protein | 4.1 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 34 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 61 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.
