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Easy Homemade Biscuits

Homemade biscuits are quick, easy, and amazingly fluffy. This recipe uses just 5 simple ingredients and comes together in a flash. 

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
22 mins
Servings: 9 biscuits
Calories: 296 kcal
Course: Bread
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 cups flour all purpose
  • 2 tablespoons baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • ⅓ cup shortening or butter
  • 1 ½ cups milk up to 2 cups

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 450ºF. 
  2. Combine dry ingredients.
  3. Cut in the butter to the dry ingredients until it is the size of peas. 
  4. Gradually add the milk until all the dry ingredients are absorbed, you may need up to two cups. 
  5. Form the dough into about 9 biscuits, about 1 ½ inches thick. Place on a lined baking sheet or in a cast iron skillet. 
  6. Bake about 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden brown on the top and the bottom. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 296kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 45g (15%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 4mg (1%) Sodium 538mg (22%) Potassium 382mg (11%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 65IU (1%) Calcium 170mg (17%) Iron 2.8mg (16%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 9biscuits

Amount Per Serving

Calories 296

% Daily Value*

Calories 296kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 45g 15%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 4mg 1%
Sodium 538mg 22%
Potassium 382mg 8%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 65IU 1%
Calcium 170mg 17%
Iron 2.8mg 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.