Mama's Bestest Biscuits
Get ready to bake up a warm, buttery batch of nostalgia with "Mama's Bestest Biscuits," the ultimate comfort food recipe that’s as easy as it is delicious! These homemade biscuits feature pantry staples like all-purpose flour, cold unsalted butter, and a touch of sugar for a perfectly balanced flavor profile. The secret lies in the simple techniques—gently working the cold butter into the dry ingredients for that signature flaky texture and brushing the golden tops with melted butter straight out of the oven for a melt-in-your-mouth finish. Ready in under 30 minutes, these biscuits are light, tender, and perfect for breakfast spreads, a side to soups and stews, or enjoyed with a dollop of jam or honey. When you need a quick, no-fail biscuit recipe, "Mama’s Bestest Biscuits" is just what you’ve been searching for!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter (cold)
- 0.75 cups whole milk (cold)
- 2 tablespoons melted butter (for brushing)
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt until well combined.
Step 3
Cut the cold unsalted butter into small cubes and add it to the dry mixture. Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with small pea-sized bits of butter.
Step 4
Make a well in the center of the bowl and pour in the cold milk. Gently mix with a fork until the dough just comes together. Be careful not to overmix.
Step 5
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently pat the dough into a 1-inch thick rectangle, handling it as little as possible to keep it tender.
Step 6
Using a round biscuit cutter (about 2.5 inches in diameter), cut out biscuits, pressing straight down without twisting the cutter. Gather any scraps, gently re-pat into a rectangle, and cut additional biscuits.
Step 7
Place the biscuits onto the prepared baking sheet, making sure they are touching slightly for soft sides or spaced apart for crispier edges.
Step 8
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.
Step 9
Remove from the oven and immediately brush the tops with melted butter for added flavor and shine.
Step 10
Let the biscuits cool for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy with your favorite spreads or alongside a hearty meal!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (599.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2103.7 |
| Total Fat 127.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 79.7g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 339.2mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2622.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 211.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 22.1g | |
| Protein 32.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 165.5IU | 0% |
| Calcium 270.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 11.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 529.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories