Description
These homemade biscuits are soft, flaky, and buttery with a lightly crisp exterior. Made from simple pantry ingredients, they come together quickly and bake up tender and fluffy—perfect for breakfast, brunch, or alongside any comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, very cold and cubed
- 3/4 cup cold milk or buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- Cut in Butter: Add cold butter and cut into the flour until coarse crumbs form with some pea-sized pieces.
- Add Milk: Pour in cold milk or buttermilk and stir gently until just combined.
- Shape Dough: Transfer dough to a floured surface. Pat into a 1-inch thick rectangle, fold in half, pat down, and repeat once.
- Cut Biscuits: Cut straight down using a biscuit cutter or glass. Place biscuits close together on the baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake for 12–15 minutes until golden brown. Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Cold ingredients: Keep butter and milk very cold for best flakiness.
- Do not overmix: Gentle handling keeps biscuits tender.
- Buttermilk option: Adds extra richness and softness.
- Variations: Add cheese, herbs, or brush with melted butter after baking.
- Storage: Store airtight for 2 days or freeze after baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg