Buscuits

Discover the ultimate recipe for light, flaky biscuits that melt in your mouth with every bite! These homemade biscuits come together quickly with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, and cold butter for irresistible layers of tenderness. With just 15 minutes of prep time, you'll learn the secret to perfect biscuits: folding the dough to create those signature flaky layers and cutting them properly to ensure a sky-high rise. Baked to golden perfection in under 12 minutes, these buttery biscuits are perfect for breakfast, dinner, or any occasion. Serve them warm with a pat of melted butter, drizzled honey, or dollop of jam. Whether you're making a classic Southern breakfast or a cozy side to hearty stews, these biscuits are sure to become your go-to recipe for comfort and flavor.

Nutriscore Rating: 49/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:12 mins

Total Time:27 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (cold, cut into small cubes)
• 0.75 cup whole milk (cold)
• 0 extra flour for dusting

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt until evenly combined.

Step 3

Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, work the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs. Small, pea-size pieces of butter are ideal for a flaky texture.

Step 4

Pour the cold milk into the bowl, stirring gently with a fork or spatula until the dough just comes together. Be careful not to overmix—the dough should look slightly shaggy.

Step 5

Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. With floured hands, gently pat or roll the dough into a rectangle about 3/4-inch thick.

Step 6

Fold the dough in half and pat it out again. Repeat this folding process two more times to help create flaky layers in the biscuits.

Step 7

After the final fold, pat the dough out to 3/4-inch thickness. Using a round biscuit cutter (or the rim of a glass), press straight down into the dough to cut out biscuits. Avoid twisting the cutter, as that can seal the edges and prevent the biscuits from rising properly.

Step 8

Place the biscuits on the prepared baking sheet, making sure the edges just touch each other. This helps them rise evenly.

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 rest for a few minutes before serving warm. Optionally, brush the tops with melted butter for extra richness.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	547.5 grams (547.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1695

Total Fat 77.60g	99%
Saturated Fat 47.90g	240%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 204mg	68%
Sodium 2617mg	114%
Total Carbohydrate 218.60g	79%
Dietary Fiber 6.80g	24%
Total Sugars 22.20g
Protein 32.60g	65%

Vitamin D 93IU	465%
Calcium 260mg	20%
Iron 11mg	63%
Potassium 527mg	11%

*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: 41.0%

Protein: 7.7%

Carbs: 51.3%