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Biscuits Recipe

Whip up these fluffy, golden biscuits with simple ingredients like flour, butter, and milk. Perfect for breakfast or a cozy snack. Quick, easy, and oh-so-satisfying!

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There's something magical about homemade biscuits. The aroma that fills the kitchen, the golden-brown tops, and the flaky layers make them irresistible. This biscuits recipe is simple yet delivers a delightful treat perfect for any meal. Whether you're pairing them with gravy, jam, or just enjoying them plain, these biscuits are sure to become a staple in your home. Let's get baking!

Biscuits Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup cut into small pieces cold butter
  • 3/4 cup milk

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Gradually add milk, stirring until the dough comes together.
  5. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently.
  6. Roll out the dough to about 1/2 inch thickness and cut with a biscuit cutter.
  7. Place biscuits on a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.

What You Will Need

What you will need to make biscuits

  • All-purpose flour: Provides the structure and base for the biscuits, giving them their characteristic texture and body.
  • Baking powder: Helps the biscuits rise, making them light and fluffy.
  • Cold butter: Adds flakiness and rich flavor, creating tender layers in the biscuits.
  • Milk: Moistens the dough, bringing all ingredients together and contributing to the biscuits' tenderness.

Tools and Instruments Needed

What tools/instruments will be needed to make biscuits recipe

  • Mixing bowl: Essential for combining dry ingredients and cutting in the butter.
  • Pastry cutter: Helps to cut cold butter into the flour mixture evenly.
  • Rolling pin: Needed to roll out the dough to the desired thickness.
  • Biscuit cutter: Used to cut out uniform biscuit shapes from the dough.
  • Baking sheet: Necessary for placing the biscuits in the oven to bake.
  • Oven: Required to bake the biscuits to a golden brown perfection.
biscuits-recipe

Biscuits Recipe

Simple and delicious homemade biscuits.
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 12 mins
Total Time 27 mins
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 200 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Pastry Cutter

Ingredients:  

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup cold butter cut into small pieces
  • 3/4 cup milk

Instructions: 

  • Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Gradually add milk, stirring until the dough comes together.
  • Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently.
  • Roll out the dough to about 1/2 inch thickness and cut with a biscuit cutter.
  • Place biscuits on a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.

Notes:

Serve warm with butter or jam.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 1.5mg

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Make Ahead and Freezing Instructions

Make Ahead Instructions

  • Prepare the dough as directed.
  • Shape into biscuits, place on a baking sheet.
  • Cover with plastic wrap, refrigerate up to 24 hours.
  • Bake as usual when ready.

Freezing Instructions

  • Prepare dough, shape into biscuits.
  • Place on a baking sheet, freeze until solid.
  • Transfer to a freezer bag, store up to 3 months.
  • Bake from frozen, adding a few extra minutes.

Did you know? Using cold butter in your biscuits helps create those flaky layers we all love. The butter melts during baking, creating steam pockets that lift the dough.

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ:
Can I use self-rising flour instead of all-purpose flour?
Yes, but omit the baking powder and salt.
How do I know when the biscuits are done?
They should be golden brown on top.
Can I freeze the dough?
Yes, freeze the cut biscuits on a baking sheet, then transfer to a bag.
What if I don't have a biscuit cutter?
Use a glass or a round cookie cutter.
Can I use a different type of milk?
Yes, any milk or milk substitute should work fine.

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