Light and Tasty Biscuits
Fluffy, buttery, and impossibly tender, these Light and Tasty Biscuits are the ultimate crowd-pleaser for breakfast, brunch, or dinner. Crafted with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, baking powder, and a touch of sugar, these classic homemade biscuits rise to perfection in just minutes. The secret to their perfectly light texture lies in cutting cold butter into the dough, creating pockets of richness that melt in your mouth. Brushed with melted butter straight out of the oven, these golden-brown beauties pair beautifully with jams, honey, or savory gravies. Ready in under 30 minutes, this fast and easy biscuit recipe will quickly become a go-to for any occasion.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Granulated sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 6 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 0.75 cup Whole milk
- 2 tablespoons Additional butter (melted, for brushing)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt until well combined.
Cut the cold unsalted butter into small cubes. Add the butter to the flour mixture and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to cut it in until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Slowly pour the milk into the dry ingredients, stirring gently with a fork or spatula. Mix just until the dough comes together. Be careful not to overmix.
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and gently knead it 5-6 times until it holds together. Pat the dough out into a rectangle about 1/2-inch thick.
Using a round biscuit cutter (about 2.5 inches in diameter), cut out as many biscuits as possible. Re-roll scraps of dough to cut out additional biscuits.
Place the biscuits onto the prepared baking sheet, making sure they're close together but not touching. This helps them rise higher while baking.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown on top.
Remove the biscuits from the oven and brush the tops with melted butter for extra flavor and shine. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1834 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 103.5 g | 133% | |
| Saturated Fat | 60.6 g | 303% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 271 mg | 90% | |
| Sodium | 2614 mg | 114% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 202.2 g | 74% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.5 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.5 g | ||
| Protein | 31.6 g | 63% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.4 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 282 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 11.1 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 556 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.
