Easy Homemade Biscuits
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
5 biscuits
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Calories
365 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Breakfast, Baked Goods
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Cuisine
American
Easy Homemade Biscuits
Description
Easy Homemade Biscuits begin with preparing a buttermilk substitute by mixing cream, milk, and vinegar and letting it sit to curdle slightly. The dry ingredients include flour, leavening agents, sugar, and salt, which are combined before incorporating grated frozen butter to create layers in the dough. Adding the buttermilk gently binds the ingredients with minimal mixing to maintain biscuit tenderness.
The dough is kneaded lightly, then folded like an envelope to encourage flakiness. Rolling it to about one inch thickness and cutting into rounds ensures consistent baking. Biscuits bake in a hot oven until golden brown and are finished with melted butter brushed on top for richness.
These biscuits offer a slightly sweet, buttery crumb with a soft inside and a delicate crust, suitable as a side for breakfast, lunch, or dinner dishes.
If the dough is too wet, a bit more flour can be added; if too dry, a small amount of milk is used. Biscuits store well at room temperature for a day or two and freeze effectively once cool.
Ingredients
FOR THE HOMEMADE BUTTERMILK**
- 2 tablespoons whipping cream aka whole cream
- 9 tablespoons milk 2% or whole
- ½ tablespoon white vinegar or lemon juice
**or ¾ cup store bought buttermilk.
FOR THE BISCUITS
- 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ tablespoon sugar
- 1 pinch salt
- ½ cup butter 131 grams total, if doubling the recipe then double this amount, very cold
*Place the butter in the freezer for at least 15-20 minutes.
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 425F (215C). Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
FOR THE HOMEMADE BUTTERMILK
- In a small bowl add the cream, milk and vinegar, stir to combine, then let sit 5-10 minutes.
FOR THE BISCUITS
- In a large bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar and salt. Grate the frozen / very cold butter into the dry ingredients and mix with a fork. Add the buttermilk and stir just until combined. Move to a lightly floured flat surface and gently knead to bring the dough together, approximately 10-12 times (do not over-knead).
- Gently flatten the dough with the palm of your hand into a rectangle shape, fold one end into the middle then fold the other end over the first end (like an envelope). Again gently flatten the dough with the palm of your hand to about 1 inch thick, then cut out 5 circles with a 2½ (6 cm) round cookie cutter. Place biscuits on prepared cookie sheet and bake for approximately 12-15 minutes. Brush the warm biscuits with melted butter if desired. Serve warm or room temperature. Enjoy!
Notes
- If biscuit dough feels wet, sprinkle in a little more flour; if dry, add a small amount of milk.
- Store biscuits in an airtight container at room temperature; consume within 1-2 days for best freshness.
- Biscuits freeze well; cool completely before storing in sealed bags or containers for up to 2-3 months.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 5biscuits
Amount Per Serving
Calories 365 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 365kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 60mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 295mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 204mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 700IU | 14% |
| Calcium | 98mg | 10% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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