Shirley's Homemade Biscuits

Flaky, buttery, and irresistibly delicious, Shirley's Homemade Biscuits are the ultimate comfort food made from simple pantry staples. With just six basic ingredients—like cold unsalted butter, whole milk, and a touch of sugar—these quick and easy homemade biscuits come together in under 30 minutes, making them perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dinner. The secret to their tender texture lies in folding the dough to create layers, ensuring bakery-quality biscuits right from your oven. Whether served warm with butter and jam or as the base for your favorite biscuits and gravy, these golden-brown delights are sure to become a family favorite. Keywords: homemade biscuits, buttery biscuits, flaky biscuit recipe, easy baking recipes.

Nutriscore Rating: 48/100

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
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (cold)
• 0.75 cup milk (preferably whole or buttermilk)

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 until well combined.

Step 3

Cut the cold unsalted butter into small cubes and add it to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry cutter or your fingertips to work the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 4

Make a well in the center of the mixture and pour in the milk. Gently stir until the dough comes together, being careful not to overmix. The dough should be slightly sticky but manageable.

Step 5

Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and pat it into a rectangle about 1-inch thick. Fold the dough over itself 2-3 times to create layers, which will help the biscuits rise and become flaky.

Step 6

Use a biscuit cutter or a round glass (about 2.5 inches in diameter) to cut out biscuits. Press straight down without twisting to ensure even rising. Gather the scraps, gently pat them back together, and cut out more biscuits.

Step 7

Place the biscuits on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart. For softer biscuits, place them closer together so they touch during baking.

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 allow the biscuits to cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet. Serve warm with butter, jam, or your favorite spread.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(537.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1658.8

Total Fat 77.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 47.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 204.0mg	0%
Sodium 2616.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 211.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.5g	0%
Total Sugars 22.1g
Protein 31.5g	0%

Vitamin D 135.0IU	0%
Calcium 257.6mg	0%
Iron 11.3mg	0%
Potassium 516.8mg	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: 41.8%

Protein: 7.6%

Carbs: 50.6%