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Ingredients
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Biscuit Ingredients
Method
Biscuit Directions
- 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
Add the cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- 4
Add Milk
Make a well in the center of the mixture and pour in the milk. Stir gently until just combined; do not overmix.
- 5
Shape the Biscuits
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and gently knead it a few times until it comes together. Pat it into a 1-inch thick rectangle and cut out biscuits using a biscuit cutter or a glass.
- 6
Bake
Place the biscuits on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, making sure they are touching slightly. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown.
- 7
Serve
Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before serving warm with butter.