Description

These fluffy and buttery breakfast biscuits are the perfect way to start the morning. Quick and easy to make, they’re ideal for busy mornings or brunch gatherings, and can be enjoyed on their own or with toppings.

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

1 teaspoon sugar

½ teaspoon salt

½ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed

¾ cup whole milk (plus extra for brushing)

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
Add the cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your hands to cut the butter into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized pieces of butter still visible.
Gradually pour in the milk, stirring just until the dough comes together. Do not overmix.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead it a few times until it forms a ball.
Pat the dough into a rectangle and fold it in thirds, like a letter. Repeat this folding process two more times.
Roll the dough out to about 1-inch thickness, then use a biscuit cutter to cut out biscuits.
Place the biscuits on the prepared baking sheet, brushing the tops with a little extra milk for a golden finish.
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown on top.
Remove from the oven and serve warm.

Notes

Cheese Biscuits: Add shredded cheddar cheese to the dough for a cheesy twist.

Herbed Biscuits: Add a teaspoon of dried herbs like rosemary or thyme for a savory flavor.

Whole Wheat Biscuits: Replace half of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour for a heartier version.

Buttermilk Biscuits: Substitute buttermilk for the whole milk for a richer flavor and texture.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 biscuit
Calories: 200
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 250mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 22g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 35mg