Baking Powder Biscuits

Fluffy, golden, and delightfully tender, these classic Baking Powder Biscuits are a must-have for your recipe repertoire! With just six simple pantry staples, including cold cubed butter for a perfectly flaky texture and a touch of sugar for subtle sweetness, these biscuits come together in less than 25 minutes. Whether enjoyed fresh out of the oven with butter and jam or paired with savory dishes like soups and stews, these versatile biscuits are a crowd-pleasing comfort food. Follow the easy, foolproof steps to achieve biscuits with beautifully layered interiors and golden tops—perfect for breakfast, brunch, or any cozy occasion. Ideal for beginner bakers or seasoned cooks seeking reliable homemade goodness!

Nutriscore Rating: 44/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:12 mins

Total Time:22 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
• 0.75 cup whole milk

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt until well combined.

Step 3

Add the cold cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Using a pastry blender or your fingertips, cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized pieces of butter.

Step 4

Pour in the milk and gently stir with a fork until the dough starts to come together. Do not overmix.

Step 5

Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead it 4–5 times to bring it together. Pat the dough into a 3/4-inch thick disc.

Step 6

Using a round biscuit cutter (approximately 2 1/2 inches in diameter), cut out biscuits. Press straight down without twisting the cutter to ensure the biscuits rise evenly.

Step 7

Place the biscuits on the prepared baking sheet, with sides touching for softer edges or spaced apart for crispier edges.

Step 8

Gather the dough scraps, gently form it back into a disc, and cut out more biscuits as needed.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.

Step 10

Remove the biscuits from the oven and let them cool for 2–3 minutes before serving warm with butter, jam, or your favorite topping.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	540.5 grams (540.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1659

Total Fat 77.30g	99%
Saturated Fat 47.50g	238%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.20g
Cholesterol 208mg	69%
Sodium 3792mg	165%
Total Carbohydrate 210.50g	77%
Dietary Fiber 6.50g	23%
Total Sugars 21.90g
Protein 31.50g	63%

Vitamin D 81IU	403%
Calcium 276mg	21%
Iron 11mg	62%
Potassium 550mg	12%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 41.8%

Protein: 7.6%

Carbs: 50.6%