Min's Cheap No Buttermilk Biscuits

Discover the magic of homemade baking with "Min's Cheap No Buttermilk Biscuits," a budget-friendly recipe that delivers irresistibly tender and flaky biscuits without the need for buttermilk. Perfect for beginners and seasoned bakers alike, these biscuits come together in just 22 minutes using pantry staples like all-purpose flour, baking powder, and cold unsalted butter. A clever folding technique ensures beautifully layered biscuits without extra fuss. Serve them warm straight out of the oven, topped with butter, jam, or honey for a comforting treat that’s ideal for breakfast, brunch, or dinner. Simple, satisfying, and oh-so-delicious, this recipe proves you don’t need expensive ingredients to achieve bakery-quality results!

Nutriscore Rating: 53/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:12 mins

Total Time:22 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter (cold)
• 0.75 cup Whole milk

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir until well blended.

Step 3

Cut the cold unsalted butter into small cubes and add it to the flour mixture. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 4

Pour in the whole milk gradually, stirring gently with a wooden spoon or spatula until the dough comes together. Be careful not to overmix; the dough should be slightly sticky but manageable.

Step 5

Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently pat it into a 1-inch thick rectangle. Fold the dough over itself 2-3 times to create layers (this helps make the biscuits flaky). Pat it back down to a 1-inch thickness.

Step 6

Using a biscuit cutter or the rim of a glass, cut out biscuits and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Gather any leftover dough, pat it back down, and cut out more biscuits until all the dough is used.

Step 7

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

Step 8

Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm with butter, jam, or your favorite toppings.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(496.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1407.0

Total Fat 54.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 32.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 146.0mg	0%
Sodium 2608.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 198.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.5g	0%
Total Sugars 9.4g
Protein 31.3g	0%

Vitamin D 108.5IU	0%
Calcium 269.7mg	0%
Iron 11.2mg	0%
Potassium 543.8mg	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: 34.8%

Protein: 8.9%

Carbs: 56.3%