Old Fashioned Biscuits from My Great Recipe Cards

Transport your taste buds back to simpler times with these Old Fashioned Biscuits from My Great Recipe Cards—a tried-and-true recipe that delivers perfectly flaky, buttery biscuits with a golden, tender crumb. Made from pantry staples like all-purpose flour, baking powder, and cold, cubed butter, these biscuits come together in just 15 minutes of prep time, making them an ideal choice for everything from a quick weekday breakfast to a classic Southern dinner spread. The secret lies in gently folding the dough to create irresistible layers that bake up beautifully in just 12 minutes. Whether served warm with a pat of butter, drizzled with honey, or paired with gravy, these homemade biscuits are a nostalgic treat that will have everyone reaching for seconds. Perfect for biscuit lovers and home bakers searching for an easy, comfort food recipe, this classic is sure to become a family favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 47/100

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 teaspoon granulated sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 0.75 cup milk (whole or 2%)
• 0 extra flour (for dusting)

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 all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt to evenly combine the dry ingredients.

Step 3

Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, cut the cold, cubed butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized bits of butter. Work quickly to avoid warming the butter.

Step 4

Make a well in the center of the mixture and pour in the milk. Gently stir with a wooden spoon or spatula until just combined; the dough should be slightly sticky but not wet.

Step 5

Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently pat (do not roll) the dough into a rectangle about 1/2-inch thick.

Step 6

Fold the rectangle in half and pat it back out to 1/2-inch thickness. Repeat this folding process 2-3 more times to help create flaky layers in the biscuits.

Step 7

Finally, pat the dough out to a thickness of 3/4 inch. Using a round biscuit cutter (about 2-2.5 inches in diameter), cut out biscuits. Do not twist the cutter; press straight down and lift to ensure the biscuits rise properly.

Step 8

Place the biscuits close together on the prepared baking sheet for soft sides or spaced apart for crustier sides.

Step 9

Re-roll the scraps of dough and repeat until all the dough is used.

Step 10

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

Step 11

Remove from the oven and allow to cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy warm with butter, honey, or your favorite toppings.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(572.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1880.9

Total Fat 102.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 63.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 273.3mg	0%
Sodium 2621.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 210.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.8g	0%
Total Sugars 13.9g
Protein 32.9g	0%

Vitamin D 133.3IU	0%
Calcium 279.4mg	0%
Iron 11.4mg	0%
Potassium 566.8mg	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: 48.6%

Protein: 7.0%

Carbs: 44.5%