Sweet Biscuits (10pc) Recipe
Make Sweet Biscuits (10pc) Recipe in just 35m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Dough
Finishing & Optional
Method
Dough
- 1
Preheat and prepare
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- 2
Combine dry ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together 3 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon salt until evenly distributed.
- 3
Cut in butter
Cut 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter into small cubes. Using a pastry cutter, two forks, or your fingertips, work the butter into the flour mixture until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces of butter remaining (this creates flakiness).
- 4
Mix wet ingredients
Whisk together 3/4 cup whole milk, 1 large egg, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract in a small bowl until combined.
- 5
Form dough
Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour the milk-egg mixture in. Stir gently with a spatula or wooden spoon just until the dough comes together. Do not overmix; the dough should be slightly shaggy but cohesive. If dough is very dry, add up to 1-2 tablespoons additional milk.
- 6
Turn out and shape
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently knead 4–6 times to bring it fully together. Pat or roll the dough to about 3/4-inch (2 cm) thickness. Using a 2 1/2–3 inch round biscuit cutter (or a knife to cut 10 equal pieces), cut 10 rounds. Press straight down without twisting to help the biscuits rise evenly. Re-roll scraps once as needed to reach 10 pieces.
Baking & Finishing
- 7
Arrange on pan
Place the 10 biscuits on the prepared baking sheet about 1 inch apart for slightly crisp edges, or touching for softer sides.
- 8
Brush and sugar
Brush the tops lightly with 2 tablespoons melted butter and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon extra granulated sugar or coarse/sanding sugar if using.
- 9
Bake
Bake in the preheated 425°F (220°C) oven for 12–15 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Rotate the pan halfway through baking if your oven has hot spots.
- 10
Finish
Remove from oven and immediately brush tops again with a little extra melted butter, if desired, for sheen and flavor. Allow biscuits to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool slightly.
- 11
Optional dusting
If desired, dust with 1 tablespoon powdered sugar before serving for a sweeter presentation.