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Homemade Biscuits
Deliciously tender and flaky biscuits, made from scratch and served warm right from the oven!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 8 biscuits
Calories: 19473 kcal
Course:
Bread
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅓ cup cold butter cut into small cubes
- ¾ cup milk or as needed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and salt.
- Add the cold butter cubes to the flour mixture. Using a pastry blender or a fork, cut in the butter in until the butter is about the size of peas.
- Gradually add the milk into the flour mixture until the dough holds together. It will be very slightly sticky. You may not need all of the milk.
- Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and gently fold the dough over and knead about 10 times or until fairly smooth. If the dough is too sticky dust it with a little bit of flour. If you find the dough too dry, add milk 1 tablespoon at a time.
- Gently pat the dough to 1-inch thickness. Using a large biscuit cutter, cut biscuits, be sure not to twist the cutter. Place the biscuits on a prepared baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Gently pat out any remaining dough, combining the scraps and repeat the cutting process.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
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Notes
- For the flakiest biscuits, ensure the butter is very cold and handle the dough as little as possible.
- Do not twist the cutter or this will seal the edges and the biscuits will not be as flaky.
- Brush the tops with cream or milk if desired, this will help them brown a little bit more.
- Using parchment paper is optional but it makes cleanup a breeze.
- Store leftover biscuits on the counter for up to 3 days in a covered container and in the fridge for up to a week.
Nutrition Information
Calories
194.73
(10%)
Carbohydrates
26.4g
(9%)
Protein
4.06g
(8%)
Fat
8.2g
(13%)
Saturated Fat
5.05g
(25%)
Cholesterol
21.44mg
(7%)
Sodium
259.24mg
(11%)
Potassium
268.63mg
(8%)
Fiber
0.89g
(4%)
Sugar
1.74g
(3%)
Vitamin A
279.73IU
(6%)
Calcium
121.25mg
(12%)
Iron
1.61mg
(9%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8biscuits
Amount Per Serving
Calories 19473
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 194.73 | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 26.4g | 9% |
| Protein | 4.06g | 8% |
| Fat | 8.2g | 13% |
| Saturated Fat | 5.05g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 21.44mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 259.24mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 268.63mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 0.89g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1.74g | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 279.73IU | 6% |
| Calcium | 121.25mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1.61mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.