How to Make the Perfect Fluffy Homemade Biscuits
American · Easy · 25 min · 8 servings
These buttery fluffy biscuits are a kid friendly classic that children love to help make and eat. Ready in under 30 minutes they are perfect for breakfast dinner or as a snack any time of day.
Why this recipe works
This Fluffy Homemade Biscuits recipe has been crafted to deliver restaurant-quality results in your home kitchen. At just 25 minutes from start to finish, it fits perfectly into a busy schedule without sacrificing flavor. Each serving comes in at 210 calories with 4g of protein, making it a balanced choice for any meal.
What you will need
This recipe uses 5 simple ingredients that you can find at any grocery store:
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 6 tbsp cold butter cubed
- 3 4 cup whole milk
Step by step instructions
Step 1: Mix Dry Ingredients
Whisk together flour baking powder and salt in a large bowl. Make sure everything is evenly combined before adding the butter.
Step 2: Cut In Butter
Add cold cubed butter to the flour mixture and use your fingers or a pastry cutter to work it in until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs with pea sized pieces of butter.
Step 3: Form Biscuits
Pour in milk and stir just until a soft dough forms. Turn out onto a floured surface pat to 1 inch thickness and cut into rounds. Place on a baking sheet.
Step 4: Bake
Bake at 450 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes until golden brown on top. Serve warm with butter and honey.
Easy substitutions
Missing an ingredient? Here are some swaps that work perfectly:
- whole milk → buttermilk for extra fluffiness and tang
- butter → shortening for a more traditional biscuit texture
Common mistakes to avoid
Watch out for these pitfalls that can affect your results:
- Overworking the dough which makes biscuits tough and dense
- Using warm butter instead of cold butter which prevents flaky layers
Nutrition facts
Per serving: 210 calories, 4g protein, 26g carbs, 10g fat, 1g fiber.
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