Easy Homemade Biscuits
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4.1
Easy Homemade Biscuits
Description
These biscuits are made by combining dry ingredients including flour, Bisquick, and leaveners, then incorporating room temperature butter by pressing it into the mixture, which helps create layers. Adding milk forms a slightly wet dough that is adjusted with extra flour until manageable.
The dough is folded multiple times on a floured surface and then patted to about 3/4 inch thickness before being cut into shapes. Baking at 450°F results in biscuits with light, flaky texture and a golden crust.
Buttermilk can be substituted for milk to add a subtle tang and tender crumb. It is important to watch the biscuits closely in the oven because baking time and oven temperature can vary. Adjusting flour amount helps achieve the proper dough consistency for cutting and rising.
Ingredients
- 1 cup flour plus more as needed
- 1 cup Bisquick
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 4 tablespoons butter room temperature
- 1 cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
- Add the flour, Bisquick, baking powder, sugar, salt, and baking soda to a large mixing bowl. Stir well to combine the dry ingredients thoroughly.
- Add two tablespoons of the butter to the dough and use a spoon to press it into the flour mixture. I find it easiest to smear the butter against the sides of the bowl while working it into the flour. Once the first two tablespoons are completely incorporated, add in the last two tablespoons and repeat the process.
- Pour in the milk and stir with a spoon until just combined. The dough will likely be too wet. Add in more flour, one tablespoon at a time, until the dough is just dry enough to handle. Dough should come away clean from your fingers when you touch it, but stick to your fingers if you pinch it.
- Dump dough onto a well floured work surface. Sprinkle lightly with flour.
- Fold dough over on itself three times.
- Use your hands to pat the dough to 3/4 of an inch high.
- Cut dough out with biscuit cutter and place on baking sheet. Let sit 5 minutes before baking.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes or until tops are just beginning to turn golden. Do not overbake these!
Notes
- Use buttermilk instead of milk for a slight tang and softer texture.
- Add flour one tablespoon at a time if the dough is too sticky to handle.
- Set a timer to monitor the baking time carefully, as ovens vary and biscuits can brown quickly.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 10biscuits
Amount Per Serving
Calories 158 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1biscuit | |
| Calories | 158kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 14mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 348mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 226mg | 5% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 180IU | 4% |
| Calcium | 122mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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