Description
Learn how to make delicious homemade flaky biscuits with this easy recipe. These biscuits are perfect for breakfast or as a side dish for any meal.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons sugar
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 3/4 cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients. Add the cold cubed butter and using a pastry cutter, cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs. Slowly pour in the milk and stir until the dough comes together.
- Shape the Biscuits: Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and pat it into a 1-inch thick circle. Use a biscuit cutter to cut out the biscuits and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake the biscuits for 12-15 minutes or until they are golden brown on top.
- Serve: Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Make sure your butter is cold for the flakiest biscuits.
- Handle the dough gently to ensure the biscuits stay light and flaky.