Great Biscuits
Get ready to bake the fluffiest, most buttery biscuits with this foolproof Great Biscuits recipe! Perfectly golden and irresistibly tender, these homemade biscuits come together in just 15 minutes of prep and are baked to perfection in under 12. Made with classic pantry staples like all-purpose flour, baking powder, and cold unsalted butter, the secret to their flaky texture lies in the gentle folding technique that creates irresistible layers. Whether served warm with butter, drizzled with honey, or topped with your favorite jam, these biscuits are a versatile addition to any breakfast, brunch, or dinner table. With tips for achieving evenly risen biscuits and the option to use buttermilk for extra tang, this recipe is guaranteed to be your go-to for baking the best biscuits every time.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
- 0.75 cup milk (whole or buttermilk)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
Add the cold, cubed butter to the bowl. Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, incorporate the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Don't overmix—small chunks of butter are key to flaky biscuits.
Make a well in the center of the mixture and pour in the milk. Use a fork to gently stir until the dough comes together. The dough should be slightly sticky but manageable.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently pat the dough into a rectangle about 1-inch thick. Fold the dough over itself in thirds, then pat it out again. Repeat this folding process 2–3 times to create layers.
Finally, pat the dough to a thickness of about 1 inch. Use a biscuit cutter or the rim of a glass to cut out biscuits. Press straight down without twisting to help the biscuits rise evenly.
Place the cut biscuits on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they’re touching slightly for softer sides or spaced apart for crispier edges.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.
Remove from the oven and optionally brush the tops with melted butter for an extra layer of flavor.
Serve warm and enjoy with butter, jam, or honey!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1865 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 104.3 g | 134% | |
| Saturated Fat | 64.9 g | 324% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 276 mg | 92% | |
| Sodium | 2621 mg | 114% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 202.8 g | 74% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.5 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.8 g | ||
| Protein | 31.8 g | 64% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.3 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 265 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 11.2 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 524 mg | 11% | |
*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.
