Biscuits Recipe
Fluffy and buttery biscuits, a staple of Southern breakfasts.
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Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C).
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- 3
Cut in Butter
Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, cut the cold butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- 4
Add Milk
Make a well in the center of the mixture and pour in the milk. Stir until just combined; do not overmix.
- 5
Shape the Dough
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and gently knead it 3-4 times. Pat it into a 1-inch thick rectangle.
- 6
Cut Biscuits
Use a biscuit cutter or a glass to cut out biscuits. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 7
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the tops are golden brown.
- 8
Cool and Serve
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving warm with butter or jam.
