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Easy Homemade Biscuits

Servings: 8 biscuits
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes

Equipment

  • Rolling Pin
  • 2 ¼-inch round biscuit cutter
  • Pastry brush
  • Small baking tray or cast iron skillet

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all purpose flour spooned and leveled
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 4 tbsp cold butter cubed
  • 1 cup cold milk
  • 1 tbsp butter melted

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 425℉.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking powder.
  • Add the cubed butter to the flour. Rub the butter into the flour mixture with your fingers — aim for pea-sized pieces.
  • Next, pour in the milk a bit at a time, using a fork to gently stir and bring the dough together. You’ll see large, soft clumps forming. Note, you might not need all of the milk.
  • Transfer dough to a floured surface. Pat into a rough square, cut into four, stack, and press into a square to build layers.
  • Repeat the cut-and-stack with your dough, then gently roll or press it into a 1-inch-thick sheet.
  • Use your 2¼-inch round cutter or a mason jar ring to cut out 8-10 biscuits. Arrange them close together on your baking tray or skillet.
  • Bake for 15 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown. Brush melted butter over the top of the biscuits and cool for a few minutes before eating.
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American