Biscuit Recipe
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Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to ensure it is hot enough for baking the biscuits.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. Whisk together until well mixed.
- 3
Cut in Butter
Add the unsalted butter to the dry ingredient mixture. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Mixing and Baking
- 4
- 5
Shape the Biscuits
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface. Gently knead it a few times until it comes together. Pat it into a 1-inch thick rectangle. Use a biscuit cutter or a glass to cut out biscuits.
- 6
Bake the Biscuits
Place the biscuits on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.
Serving
- 7
Cool and Serve
Remove the biscuits from the oven and allow them to cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet. Serve warm with butter, jam, or gravy.
