Classic Butter Biscuits

Delight your taste buds with these Classic Butter Biscuits, a timeless recipe that delivers soft, flaky layers with a rich, buttery flavor. Made with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, baking powder, and cold unsalted butter, these biscuits come together in under 30 minutes, making them perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a comforting side for any meal. The secret to their irresistible texture lies in gently folding the dough and using chilled butter, creating light and tender biscuits that practically melt in your mouth. Serve them warm straight out of the oven with a dollop of creamy butter or fruity jelly for a truly satisfying treat. Perfectly golden and easy to make, these homemade biscuits are destined to become a family favorite!

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
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter, cold
• 0.75 cup whole milk

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).

Step 2

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.

Step 3

Cut the cold butter into small cubes and add it to the flour mixture.

Step 4

Using a pastry cutter or fork, cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 5

Create a well in the center of the flour mixture and pour in the milk.

Step 6

Gently stir the mixture using a spatula until the dough comes together. Avoid over-mixing.

Step 7

Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface and gently fold it over 5-6 times until it holds together.

Step 8

Pat the dough into a rectangle about 3/4-inch thick.

Step 9

Using a 2-inch round biscuit cutter, cut out biscuits and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Gather scraps and repeat until all the dough is used.

Step 10

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

Step 11

Remove from the oven and let the biscuits cool slightly on a wire rack.

Step 12

Serve warm with butter or your favorite jelly.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(570.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1896.6

Total Fat 104.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 64.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 280.3mg	0%
Sodium 2616.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 210.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.5g	0%
Total Sugars 21.9g
Protein 31.8g	0%

Vitamin D 80.5IU	0%
Calcium 282.7mg	0%
Iron 11.2mg	0%
Potassium 556.8mg	0%

*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: 49.2%

Protein: 6.7%

Carbs: 44.2%