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Description
A simple recipe for making light and fluffy biscuits from scratch, perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
- 3/4 cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Pour in the milk and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently pat it into a 3/4-inch thick rectangle.
- Fold the dough in half and pat it down again. Repeat this folding and patting process 2-3 more times.
- Pat the dough to a 3/4-inch thickness and cut out biscuits using a round biscuit cutter.
- Place the biscuits on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
Notes
- For extra flaky biscuits, use very cold butter and milk.
- Do not overwork the dough, as this can result in tough biscuits.
- You can brush the tops with melted butter after baking for added richness.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg