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Homemade Biscuits

These Homemade Biscuits are fluffy, buttery, and irresistibly delicious! Perfect for any meal, they'll have everyone asking for seconds!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Side
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Comfort Food, Easy, Homemade
Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons very cold butter (freeze for 10-20 minutes before using)
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk (2% or whole milk can also work in a pinch)
  • to taste Salted butter (melted, optional for brushing)

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). This ensures your biscuits bake evenly and rise beautifully.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, granulated sugar, and salt. Use a whisk to mix thoroughly, ensuring all the dry ingredients are well incorporated.
  • Take your very cold butter and cut it into small cubes. Add the butter to the dry mixture. Using a pastry cutter or a fork, cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Make a well in the center of your flour mixture and pour in the buttermilk. Stir gently with a spatula or wooden spoon until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are perfectly fine!
  • On a lightly floured surface, turn out your biscuit dough. Gently knead it a few times until it comes together. Pat it into a rectangle about 1 inch thick for the best height when baking.
  • Using a floured biscuit cutter or a glass, cut out your biscuits. Press straight down without twisting to ensure they rise properly. Place the biscuits on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving some space between each.
  • Bake the biscuits in your preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown on top. If you'd like, brush the tops with melted salted butter for an extra touch of flavor.
  • Once baked, remove your biscuits from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm with your favorite toppings!

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Pastry cutter or fork
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Rolling Pin
  • Oven

Notes

  • Keep all your ingredients cold, especially the butter and buttermilk, to ensure a flaky texture.
  • Don’t overwork the dough; this can lead to tough biscuits.
  • For the best rise, make sure to cut your biscuits straight down and avoid twisting.