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Easy Homemade Biscuits

Fluffy Easy Homemade Biscuits Ready in Just 30 Minutes

This Easy Homemade Biscuits recipe transforms six simple ingredients into thick, buttery delights that are impossibly fluffy.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 biscuits
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Biscuit Dough
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Provides the structure needed for light, fluffy biscuits.
  • 1.5 tablespoons baking powder Acts as a leavening agent.
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar Adds a touch of sweetness.
  • 1 teaspoon salt Balances sweetness.
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter Keep it cold for best results.
  • 0.75 cups milk Whole milk is preferred.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • Pastry cutter
  • cookie cutter
  • baking sheet

Method
 

Biscuit Preparation
  1. Combine flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt in a mixing bowl.
  2. Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Chill mixture in the freezer for 15 minutes.
  4. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet.
  5. Mix in cold milk until just combined.
  6. Roll out dough and cut into circles.
  7. Bake for 12-14 minutes until golden brown.
  8. Brush with melted butter and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1biscuitCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 220mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 210IUCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Keep ingredients cold for the best flaky texture. Avoid overmixing to maintain a light and fluffy biscuit.

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