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Easy Homemade Biscuits
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Easy Homemade Biscuits

This Easy Homemade Biscuits recipe yields tender, flaky biscuits made from a simple dough with cold butter, baking powder, baking soda, and a touch of sugar. A quick homemade buttermilk substitute with cream, milk, and vinegar adds the necessary acidity for softness and rise. The dough is gently kneaded and folded to build layers, then cut into rounds and baked until golden.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 5 biscuits
Calories: 365 kcal
Course: Side Dish, Breakfast, Baked Goods
Cuisine: American

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

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  1. Pre-heat oven to 425F (215C). Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
FOR THE HOMEMADE BUTTERMILK
  1. In a small bowl add the cream, milk and vinegar, stir to combine, then let sit 5-10 minutes.
FOR THE BISCUITS
  1. 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).
  2. 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

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 5 biscuits

Amount Per Serving

Calories 365

% 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.