Biscuit Recipe
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Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).
- 2
Combine Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar until well combined.
- 3
Cut in Butter
Add the cold unsalted butter to the dry ingredients. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
Mixing and Baking
- 4
Add Milk
Pour the milk into the mixture and stir gently until the dough comes together. Be careful not to overmix.
- 5
Shape Biscuits
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead it gently just until it holds together. Pat it into a rectangle about 1 inch thick. Cut out biscuits using a floured biscuit cutter or a glass.
- 6
Bake Biscuits
Place the biscuits on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, ensuring they are touching slightly. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
Serving
- 7
Serve Warm
Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes. Serve warm, optionally with butter or jam.
