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The Best Homemade Biscuits


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  • Author: Savannah
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 8 biscuits
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Golden brown on the outside, pillowy soft on the inside, these homemade biscuits are buttery, flaky, and the perfect comfort food for any meal.


Ingredients

  • All-Purpose Flour: 2 1/2 cups – Base and structure for the biscuits.
  • Baking Powder: 1 tablespoon – Creates lift and fluffiness.
  • Baking Soda: 1/2 teaspoon – Works with buttermilk for extra rise.
  • Salt: 1 teaspoon – Enhances overall flavor.
  • Unsalted Butter: 1/2 cup (cold and cubed) – Adds flakiness and rich taste.
  • Buttermilk: 1 cup (cold) – Gives tenderness and tang.
  • Honey (optional): 1 tablespoon – Adds a hint of sweetness.
  • Melted Butter: For brushing – Adds shine and extra flavor.


Instructions

  1. Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Combine Ingredients: Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Have the baking sheet ready and lined.
  4. Assemble the Dish: Stir in cold buttermilk until dough forms. Gently knead and fold dough, then pat and cut into rounds.
  5. Cook to Perfection: Place biscuits close together and bake for 12–15 minutes until golden.
  6. Finishing Touches: Brush warm biscuits with melted butter.
  7. Serve and Enjoy: Serve warm with desired toppings or sides.

Notes

  • Chill dough before baking for flakier biscuits.
  • Use a sharp cutter to ensure proper rise.
  • Don’t twist cutter — it seals edges and flattens rise.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Breads
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 biscuit
  • Calories: 245
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 410mg
  • Fat: 13g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 34mg