Homemade Biscuits Recipe
This homemade biscuits recipe is easy to make in no time for a tender, flaky side dish that goes with everything.
Servings: 6 biscuits
Calories: 232
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2¼ cups flour divided
- 1 Tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter room temperature
- 1 cup milk
- butter additional for top of biscuits if desired
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450˚F.
- In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- Add butter and with your fingers, massage into the flour.
- Pour in milk and mix to combine. If the dough is too sticky, mix in 1 Tablespoon of reserved flour at a time until the dough is no longer sticky and is easy to handle.
- Place dough on a lightly floured surface. Pat down dough and fold it over 2-3 times to create layers. Roll dough out to 1 inch thickness.
- Cut out 6 biscuits, pressing straight down on the cutter (or glass). Do not twist the cutter or biscuits will not rise properly. Place biscuits in a skillet or on a baking tray.
- Bake biscuits for 10 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove from the oven and brush add a bit of butter to the tops if desired.
Notes
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, or in the freezer for up to 4 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 232 | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 616mg | Potassium: 113mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 183IU | Calcium: 176mg | Iron: 2mg