Description
Indulge in the delight of homemade biscuits that are soft, fluffy, and incredibly easy to prepare! In just 15 minutes, you can elevate any meal with these delicious biscuits, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a delightful side for dinner. Their buttery flavor and airy texture will impress your family and friends alike. Whether slathered with fruit preserves or served alongside savory dishes, these perfect homemade biscuits are destined to become a beloved staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 tbsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 4 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp cream of tartar
- 3/4 cup cold butter
- 1 egg
- 1 cup whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C).
- Cut cold butter into small pieces and keep it chilled.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and cream of tartar.
- Use a pastry cutter to incorporate cold butter until pea-sized pieces form.
- Mix in the milk and egg gently until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Turn out dough onto a floured surface and knead lightly for about 10-15 times.
- Pat the dough to about 3/4 – 1 inch thickness and cut shapes using a biscuit cutter.
- Arrange on a greased baking sheet and bake for 10 to 15 minutes until golden brown.
- Brush tops with melted butter before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast & Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit (approx. 50g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg