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Basic Biscuits Recipe

A simple and easy recipe for making basic biscuits at home.
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 12 mins
Total Time 22 mins
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 8 biscuits
Calories 200 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Oven

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.
  • Add the cold butter pieces and cut them into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Pour in the milk and stir until the dough comes together.
  • Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead it gently a few times.
  • Pat the dough to about 1/2 inch thickness and cut out biscuits using a round cutter.
  • Place the 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: 25gProtein: 4gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 70mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 150IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 1.5mg

Keywords:

Keyword Biscuits
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