5 Ingredient Freezer Biscuits
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
22 mins
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Total Time
32 mins
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Servings
12 1 each
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Calories
25552 kcal
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Cuisine
Vegetarian
5 Ingredient Freezer Biscuits
Description
This biscuit recipe combines common pantry ingredients into a sticky dough, kneaded gently to maintain tenderness. The dough is folded repeatedly, which helps develop layers within the biscuits analogous to traditional flaky biscuits. After shaping and cutting into squares, the dough is frozen on a baking sheet, then stored in sealed freezer bags.
Freezing the biscuits uncooked allows quick access to fresh baked goods by baking directly from frozen, without sacrificing texture. The use of heavy cream as the sole liquid adds richness and moisture, contributing to a soft crumb. The biscuits can be baked as needed to accompany meals or serve as snacks.
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour $0.26, plus some for dusting
- 1 tsp salt $0.05
- 1 Tbsp sugar $0.02
- 4 tsp baking powder $0.16
- 1 pint heavy whipping cream $3.65
Instructions
- In a large bowl, stir together the flour, salt, sugar, and baking powder until well combined.
- Pour in the heavy cream and stir until a sticky ball of dough forms. Sprinkle the dough generously with flour and then turn the dough out onto a floured surface. Gently knead the dough 2-3 times, or just until the dough feels mixed and has enough flour that it is no longer sticky. Avoid over working the dough.
- Gently pat the dough down into a 6x8 rectangle, then fold it in half. Repeat this two more times. Folding the dough in this manner helps create layers within the biscuits.
- After folding, pat the dough down into a 6x8 rectangle one final time. The dough should be about one inch thick. Cut the dough into 12 squares.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment, then place the cut biscuits on the parchment, separated just slightly. Cover with plastic wrap and freeze the biscuits for a couple of hours, or just until solid. Label and date a gallon-sized freezer bag. Place the frozen biscuits in the bag for long term storage (3-4 months).
- To bake the biscuits, place any number of biscuits you want on a baking sheet lined with parchment. Let the biscuits thaw only as long as it takes to preheat the oven to 400ºF. Once the oven is preheated, bake the biscuits until puffed up tall and deep golden brown on top. Depending on your oven and size of the biscuits, it should take about 18-22 minutes (frozen), or 16-20 minutes (fresh).
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 121 each
Amount Per Serving
Calories 25552 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1Serving | |
| Calories | 255.52kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 20.16g | 7% |
| Protein | 2.5g | 5% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Sodium | 356.68mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 0.83g | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
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