Biscuits - Dozen Recipe
Make Biscuits - Dozen Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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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 bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar until well combined.
- 3
Cut in Butter
Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, cut the unsalted butter into the dry mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
Biscuit Formation
- 4
Add Milk
Pour the milk into the dry mixture and stir gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can result in tough biscuits.
- 5
Shape the Biscuits
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently 3-4 times until the dough holds together. Pat or roll the dough to about 1-inch thickness.
- 6
Cut Out Biscuits
Use a floured biscuit cutter (or a glass) to cut out rounds from the dough. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Baking
- 7
Bake
Bake the biscuits in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until they are golden brown on top.
- 8
Cool and Serve
Remove the biscuits from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet. Serve warm with butter or your favorite jam.
