Sky High Biscuits
Fluffy, buttery, and irresistibly tender, Sky High Biscuits are a must-try for any biscuit lover! These towering homemade biscuits achieve their signature height and flaky layers through a clever folding technique that ensures every bite is perfectly soft and golden. Made with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, baking powder, and a touch of sugar, this recipe incorporates cold cubed butter and a combination of whole milk and heavy cream for ultimate richness. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a side to your favorite soups and stews, these biscuits are ready in just 35 minutes. Serve them warm and topped with butter, honey, or your favorite jam for a comfort food experience that’s truly sky-high.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.75 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 cup whole milk, cold
- 0.25 cup heavy cream, cold
- 2 tablespoons melted butter (optional, 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.
Using a pastry cutter or your hands, cut the cold, cubed butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs. The butter pieces should be about the size of small peas.
Create a well in the center of the dry mixture and pour in the cold milk and heavy cream. Gently mix using a wooden spoon or spatula until the dough just comes together. Do not overmix.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead it gently 4-5 times to bring it together, being careful not to overwork the dough.
Pat the dough into a rectangle about 1-inch thick. Fold the dough into thirds (like a letter), turn it 90 degrees, and roll it out again into a rectangle. Repeat the folding process two more times to create flaky layers.
After the final fold, pat the dough out to about 1.5 inches thick. Use a 2.5-inch round biscuit cutter to cut out biscuits, pressing straight down without twisting. Re-roll the scraps as needed, but handle the dough as little as possible to avoid tough biscuits.
Place the biscuits on the prepared baking sheet, making sure they are touching slightly (this helps them rise taller).
Bake in the preheated oven for 13-15 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.
If desired, brush the tops of the hot biscuits with melted butter right out of the oven for added flavor and shine.
Serve warm with butter, jam, or honey. Enjoy your Sky High Biscuits!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3176 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 200.1 g | 257% | |
| Saturated Fat | 124.8 g | 624% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 541 mg | 180% | |
| Sodium | 3857 mg | 168% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 299.0 g | 109% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.8 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.7 g | ||
| Protein | 48.1 g | 96% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.7 mcg | 29% | |
| Calcium | 408 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 16.8 mg | 93% | |
| Potassium | 771 mg | 16% | |
*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.
