Description
These Butter Biscuits are soft, flaky, and packed with rich buttery flavor. They’re the perfect addition to any meal, whether served alongside breakfast, dinner, or as a delicious snack on their own. With just a few simple ingredients, these homemade biscuits are quick and easy to make, giving you the perfect melt-in-your-mouth texture every time. Serve with gravy, jam, or butter for the ultimate comfort food experience!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 3/4 cup milk (or buttermilk for a richer flavor)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Combine Dry Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar until well combined.
- Cut in the Butter:
- Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry cutter, fork, or your fingers to cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized pieces of butter. Be careful not to overwork the dough.
- Add the Milk:
- Pour the milk into the flour-butter mixture and stir gently until just combined. The dough should be slightly sticky but manageable.
- Form the Biscuits:
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead it a few times to bring it together. Pat the dough into a 1-inch thick rectangle. Fold the dough over onto itself a few times (this helps create flaky layers), then press it down again to about 1-inch thickness.
- Using a round biscuit cutter (about 2 inches in diameter), cut out biscuits and place them on the prepared baking sheet. You can gently gather any leftover dough and repeat to cut out more biscuits.
- Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and the biscuits have risen.
- Serve:
- Remove the biscuits from the oven and let them cool slightly on a wire rack. Serve warm with butter, jam, or gravy.
Notes
- Buttermilk Option: For an even fluffier texture and richer flavor, substitute buttermilk for the regular milk.
- Make-Ahead: The dough can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 1 day before baking. You can also freeze the biscuits before baking and cook them straight from the freezer, adding a couple of extra minutes to the baking time.
- Customization: Add a handful of shredded cheese or chopped herbs like rosemary or chives to the dough for a twist on the classic biscuit.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 390 mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg