Homemade Biscuits Learn to Cook
These homemade biscuits are flaky, tender, and irresistibly warm! Perfect for breakfast or as a side to any meal.
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
For the Biscuits:
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 cup Cold butter (1 stick, cubed)
- 3/4 cup Cold milk
- optional Honey or sugar (for sweetness)
Instructions
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Whisk together until well blended.
- Step 3: Cut the cold butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Step 4: Pour in the cold milk and gently stir until just combined.
- Step 5: Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and pat it into a rectangle about 1-inch thick.
- Step 6: Cut the biscuits into circles or squares without twisting the cutter.
- Step 7: Place the cut biscuits on a baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Step 8: Serve warm with butter, jam, or your favorite toppings.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Pastry cutter or fork
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Rolling Pin
- Knife or bench scraper
Notes
- Store leftover biscuits in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Freeze biscuits tightly wrapped for up to 3 months.
- Reheat in a preheated oven at 350°F for about 10 minutes.