Basic Biscuit Recipe
Over easy egg, cheddar and bacon OR sausage
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Ingredients
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Biscuit Ingredients
Method
Biscuit Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- 3
Cut in Butter
Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- 4
Add Milk
Pour in the milk and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 5
Shape the Dough
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead it a few times until it comes together. Pat it into a 1-inch thick circle.
- 6
Cut Biscuits
Use a biscuit cutter or a glass to cut out biscuits and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 7
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
