Great Biscuits

Get ready to bake the fluffiest, most buttery biscuits with this foolproof Great Biscuits recipe! Perfectly golden and irresistibly tender, these homemade biscuits come together in just 15 minutes of prep and are baked to perfection in under 12. Made with classic pantry staples like all-purpose flour, baking powder, and cold unsalted butter, the secret to their flaky texture lies in the gentle folding technique that creates irresistible layers. Whether served warm with butter, drizzled with honey, or topped with your favorite jam, these biscuits are a versatile addition to any breakfast, brunch, or dinner table. With tips for achieving evenly risen biscuits and the option to use buttermilk for extra tang, this recipe is guaranteed to be your go-to for baking the best biscuits every time.

Nutriscore Rating: 46/100

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 teaspoon granulated sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
• 0.75 cup milk (whole or buttermilk)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

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

Step 3

Add the cold, cubed butter to the bowl. Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, incorporate the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Don't overmix—small chunks of butter are key to flaky biscuits.

Step 4

Make a well in the center of the mixture and pour in the milk. Use a fork to gently stir until the dough comes together. The dough should be slightly sticky but manageable.

Step 5

Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently pat the dough into a rectangle about 1-inch thick. Fold the dough over itself in thirds, then pat it out again. Repeat this folding process 2–3 times to create layers.

Step 6

Finally, pat the dough to a thickness of about 1 inch. Use a biscuit cutter or the rim of a glass to cut out biscuits. Press straight down without twisting to help the biscuits rise evenly.

Step 7

Place the cut biscuits on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they’re touching slightly for softer sides or spaced apart for crispier edges.

Step 8

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

Step 9

Remove from the oven and optionally brush the tops with melted butter for an extra layer of flavor.

Step 10

Serve warm and enjoy with butter, jam, or honey!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	562.3 grams (562.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1865

Total Fat 104.30g	134%
Saturated Fat 64.90g	325%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 276mg	92%
Sodium 2621mg	114%
Total Carbohydrate 202.80g	74%
Dietary Fiber 6.50g	23%
Total Sugars 13.80g
Protein 31.80g	64%

Vitamin D 93IU	465%
Calcium 265mg	20%
Iron 11mg	62%
Potassium 524mg	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: 50.0%

Protein: 6.8%

Carbs: 43.2%