Description
These simple homemade biscuits are tender, flaky, and golden brown with a buttery flavor. Perfect for breakfast or as a side, this easy recipe requires just a few ingredients and comes together quickly, delivering classic, comforting biscuits baked to perfection.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour (measured accurately for best results)
- 1 tablespoon Baking Powder (acts as a leavening agent)
- 1 teaspoon Salt (enhances flavor)
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup Unsalted Butter (chilled and cut into cubes)
- ¾ cup Milk (room temperature for smooth incorporation)
- Extra Milk for brushing tops
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to ensure it’s hot and ready for baking the biscuits evenly.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Whisk thoroughly to blend all the dry ingredients evenly.
- Cut in Butter: Add the chilled, cubed butter to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized pieces.
- Add Milk and Form Dough: Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the milk. Mix gently with a fork just until the dough comes together, avoiding overmixing.
- Knead Dough: Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead it about 5-6 times to bring it fully together without toughening it.
- Shape and Cut Biscuits: Pat the dough into a 1-inch thick rectangle. Using a floured biscuit cutter, cut out biscuits by pressing straight down without twisting to keep edges tender.
- Prepare for Baking: Place the biscuits on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush the tops lightly with extra milk to help with browning and a shiny finish.
- Bake Biscuits: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the biscuits are puffed up and golden brown on top.
- Cool Slightly: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the biscuits cool for a few minutes to set before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely if not serving immediately.
- Serve: Serve the warm biscuits with butter, jam, or your favorite toppings for a delightful homemade treat.
Notes
- Ensure butter is very cold to achieve flaky layers.
- Use room temperature milk for easier mixing.
- Do not overmix the dough to keep the biscuits light and tender.
- Press the biscuit cutter straight down without twisting for better rise and appearance.
- Serve biscuits warm for best texture and flavor.
