Plain Good Butter Biscuits
Get ready to bake your way to comfort with these irresistibly flaky and tender Plain Good Butter Biscuits! Perfectly golden and made with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, cold unsalted butter, and whole milk, this classic biscuit recipe is the definition of homemade goodness. The key to their perfect texture lies in keeping the butter cold and working it into the flour mixture just enough to create crumbly layers that melt in your mouth. With just 15 minutes of prep time, these buttery delights are ready in under half an hour, making them ideal for breakfast spreads, holiday dinners, or a quick snack. Serve them warm, slathered with butter, honey, or jam, and watch them disappear in no time! Whether you're a seasoned baker or a beginner, this easy and reliable recipe will become your go-to for biscuits that are anything but plain.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon Baking powder
- 1 tablespoon Granulated sugar
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 cups Unsalted butter (cold)
- 0.75 cups Whole milk
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, granulated sugar, and salt until well combined.
Cut the cold unsalted butter into small cubes and add it to the bowl with the dry ingredients. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, work the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs. Be careful not to overwork it; small chunks of butter should still remain.
Gradually pour the whole milk into the bowl and stir gently with a fork until the dough just comes together. The dough should be soft but not overly sticky.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently pat the dough into a 1-inch-thick rectangle. With a biscuit cutter or the rim of a glass, cut out rounds of dough and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Gather any remaining scraps of dough, reshape them, and cut out additional rounds.
Bake the biscuits in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.
Remove the biscuits from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving warm. Enjoy with butter, jam, or your favorite accompaniment.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1897 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 104.2 g | 134% | |
| Saturated Fat | 64.5 g | 322% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 280 mg | 93% | |
| Sodium | 2617 mg | 114% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 210.6 g | 77% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.5 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.9 g | ||
| Protein | 31.8 g | 64% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.5 mcg | 17% | |
| Calcium | 283 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 11.2 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 557 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.
