Old Fashioned Biscuits from My Great Recipe Cards
Transport your taste buds back to simpler times with these Old Fashioned Biscuits from My Great Recipe Cards—a tried-and-true recipe that delivers perfectly flaky, buttery biscuits with a golden, tender crumb. Made from pantry staples like all-purpose flour, baking powder, and cold, cubed butter, these biscuits come together in just 15 minutes of prep time, making them an ideal choice for everything from a quick weekday breakfast to a classic Southern dinner spread. The secret lies in gently folding the dough to create irresistible layers that bake up beautifully in just 12 minutes. Whether served warm with a pat of butter, drizzled with honey, or paired with gravy, these homemade biscuits are a nostalgic treat that will have everyone reaching for seconds. Perfect for biscuit lovers and home bakers searching for an easy, comfort food recipe, this classic is sure to become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 0.75 cup milk (whole or 2%)
- extra flour (for dusting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt to evenly combine the dry ingredients.
Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, cut the cold, cubed butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized bits of butter. Work quickly to avoid warming the butter.
Make a well in the center of the mixture and pour in the milk. Gently stir with a wooden spoon or spatula until just combined; the dough should be slightly sticky but not wet.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently pat (do not roll) the dough into a rectangle about 1/2-inch thick.
Fold the rectangle in half and pat it back out to 1/2-inch thickness. Repeat this folding process 2-3 more times to help create flaky layers in the biscuits.
Finally, pat the dough out to a thickness of 3/4 inch. Using a round biscuit cutter (about 2-2.5 inches in diameter), cut out biscuits. Do not twist the cutter; press straight down and lift to ensure the biscuits rise properly.
Place the biscuits close together on the prepared baking sheet for soft sides or spaced apart for crustier sides.
Re-roll the scraps of dough and repeat until all the dough is used.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy warm with butter, honey, or your favorite toppings.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1881 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 102.0 g | 131% | |
| Saturated Fat | 63.4 g | 317% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 273 mg | 91% | |
| Sodium | 2621 mg | 114% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 210.3 g | 76% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.8 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.9 g | ||
| Protein | 32.9 g | 66% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.3 mcg | 17% | |
| Calcium | 279 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 11.4 mg | 63% | |
| Potassium | 567 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.
