Homestyle Biscuits

Sink your teeth into the warm, flaky layers of these classic Homestyle Biscuits—a true comfort food staple that’s perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dinner. Made with just a handful of pantry staples like all-purpose flour, cold butter, and whole milk, these biscuits are quick and easy to prepare, taking only 15 minutes of prep time and 12 minutes to bake. The secret to their irresistibly tender texture lies in the cold butter, which creates delightful pockets of flakiness as it melts in the oven. Whether brushed with melted butter for a golden, buttery finish or served fresh with jam, honey, or gravy, these homemade biscuits are sure to be a family favorite. Perfect for first-time bakers or seasoned pros, this recipe delivers golden, buttery perfection 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
• 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter (cold, diced)
• 0.75 cup milk (preferably whole milk)
• 2 tablespoons melted butter (optional, for brushing)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt to evenly distribute the dry ingredients.

Step 3

Add the cold, diced butter to the flour mixture. Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, work the butter into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs. Small pea-sized pieces of butter should remain; this is what creates flaky layers in the biscuits.

Step 4

Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and pour in the milk. Stir gently with a wooden spoon or spatula just until the dough begins to come together. Be careful not to overmix; it's okay if the dough looks a bit scrappy at this point.

Step 5

Turn the dough out onto a floured surface. Gently knead it 4–5 times to bring it together fully. Pat the dough into a rectangle about 1 inch thick.

Step 6

Using a floured biscuit cutter or a round glass, cut out biscuits and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Gather the remaining dough scraps, reshape, and cut until all the dough is used.

Step 7

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

Step 8

If desired, brush the tops of the warm biscuits with melted butter for extra flavor and shine.

Step 9

Serve warm and enjoy with butter, jam, or your favorite gravy.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	594.9 grams (594.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2100

Total Fat 128.90g	165%
Saturated Fat 80.60g	403%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 343mg	114%
Sodium 2615mg	114%
Total Carbohydrate 206.90g	75%
Dietary Fiber 6.50g	23%
Total Sugars 17.90g
Protein 31.90g	64%

Vitamin D 187IU	937%
Calcium 271mg	21%
Iron 11mg	62%
Potassium 530mg	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: 54.8%

Protein: 6.0%

Carbs: 39.1%