Tips for Better Biscuits

Master the art of biscuit-making with our "Tips for Better Biscuits" recipe—a foolproof guide to creating irresistibly fluffy, buttery, and golden biscuits every time. This recipe focuses on the keys to biscuit perfection: cold, cubed butter for flakiness, chilled buttermilk for tender crumb, and a folding technique that ensures light, airy layers. Whether you enhance the dough with a touch of honey for subtle sweetness or brush the tops with melted butter for a golden finish, these biscuits are as versatile as they are delicious. Ready in just 30 minutes, they’re perfect for breakfast spreads, comforting dinners, or anytime cravings. Follow these pro tips and take your homemade biscuits to the next level.

Nutriscore Rating: 45/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 cups unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 0.75 cups buttermilk, chilled
• 1 tablespoon honey (optional, for added flavor)
• 2 tablespoons melted butter (for brushing, optional)

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 all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents.

Step 3

Add the cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture. Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with visible pea-sized pieces of butter remaining.

Step 4

Make a well in the center of the mixture, and pour in the chilled buttermilk (along with honey, if using). Gently mix with a fork or spatula until the dough just comes together. Be careful not to overwork the dough.

Step 5

Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead it gently 3-4 times to bring it together, then pat it into a rectangle about 1-inch thick.

Step 6

Fold the dough into thirds like a letter (this helps create flaky layers), then pat it out again into another 1-inch-thick rectangle. Repeat this folding process one more time.

Step 7

Using a 2.5-inch round biscuit cutter, cut out as many biscuits as possible. Press straight down without twisting to ensure the biscuits rise properly. Gather the scraps, gently reshape, and cut additional biscuits if needed.

Step 8

Place the biscuits on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart for crisp edges, or closer together if you prefer softer edges.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and puffed.

Step 10

Remove from the oven and, if desired, brush the tops with melted butter for extra flavor and shine.

Step 11

Serve warm with your choice of butter, jam, or gravy. Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or freeze for longer storage.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	608.3 grams (608.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2083

Total Fat 123.40g	158%
Saturated Fat 76.90g	385%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 328mg	109%
Sodium 2743mg	119%
Total Carbohydrate 215.90g	79%
Dietary Fiber 6.50g	23%
Total Sugars 26.80g
Protein 32.20g	64%

Vitamin D 172IU	859%
Calcium 278mg	21%
Iron 12mg	64%
Potassium 577mg	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: 52.8%

Protein: 6.1%

Carbs: 41.1%