Biscuit Recipe
Indulge in our freshly baked biscuits, perfectly golden and flaky with a buttery richness that melts in your mouth. Each bite is a warm hug, ideal for savoring on its own or slathered with creamy butter and homemade jam. A timeless classic that brings comfort to any meal!
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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 mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
- 3
Cut in Butter
Add the unsalted butter to the flour mixture. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- 4
Add Milk
Pour in the milk gradually, stirring gently until the dough comes together. Do not overmix.
- 5
Shape Biscuits
On a floured surface, turn out the dough and gently knead it a few times. Pat it down to about 1 inch thick. Use a biscuit cutter or a glass to cut out biscuits.
- 6
Bake
Place the biscuits on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown.
- 7
Serve
Remove the biscuits from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving warm.
