Self Rising Biscuits
Flaky, golden, and irresistibly soft, these self-rising biscuits are the ultimate easy-to-make comfort food! Crafted with just three simple ingredients—self-rising flour, cold butter, and milk—this foolproof recipe comes together in under 25 minutes, making it perfect for busy mornings or last-minute dinner sides. The secret to their tender texture lies in the cold butter, gently worked into the flour to create a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth crumb. Whether you serve them fresh out of the oven slathered with melted butter or pair them with honey, jam, or savory gravy, these homemade biscuits are a versatile crowd-pleaser that will elevate any meal. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dinner, this recipe is a must-have for biscuit lovers everywhere!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups self-rising flour
- 0.25 cup unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
- 0.75 cup whole milk (or buttermilk)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted, optional for brushing)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, add the self-rising flour.
Cut the cold, cubed butter into the flour using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Slowly pour in the milk, stirring gently with a wooden spoon until a soft dough forms. Be careful not to overmix.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead it gently 3-4 times to bring the dough together. Do not overwork the dough.
Pat or roll the dough out to about 1/2-inch thickness.
Use a 2-inch biscuit cutter to cut out biscuits, pressing straight down without twisting. Gather and reuse scraps as needed.
Place the biscuits on the prepared baking sheet, with sides barely touching for softer edges or spaced apart for crisper edges.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.
Remove from the oven and, if desired, brush the tops with melted butter for extra flavor.
Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1659 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 80.4 g | 103% | |
| Saturated Fat | 49.4 g | 247% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 208 mg | 69% | |
| Sodium | 2084 mg | 91% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 199.8 g | 73% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.8 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.8 g | ||
| Protein | 31.7 g | 63% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.8 mcg | 14% | |
| Calcium | 601 mg | 46% | |
| Iron | 11.0 mg | 61% | |
| Potassium | 528 mg | 11% | |
*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.
