Making easy homemade biscuits is a delicious and satisfying endeavor. Here's a simple recipe to guide you through the process:
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
- 3/4 cup milk (you can use regular milk or a plant-based alternative)
Instructions:
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt until well combined.
Add the cold butter cubes to the dry ingredients. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs. This step helps create a flaky texture.
Make a well in the center of the mixture and pour in the milk. Stir gently with a spoon or spatula until the dough comes together. Be careful not to overmix; it's okay if there are still a few lumps.
Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface. With floured hands, gently knead the dough a few times until it becomes cohesive.
Pat the dough into a rectangle or circle, about 1/2 inch (1.3 cm) thick. Using a biscuit cutter or a glass, cut out biscuits from the dough. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving a little space between each biscuit.
Gather any remaining dough scraps, gently pat them together, and cut out more biscuits until all the dough is used.
Optional: If you prefer a golden and slightly crisp top, you can brush the biscuits with melted butter or milk before baking.
Bake the biscuits in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes or until they are golden brown on top.
Once baked, remove the biscuits from the oven and transfer them to a wire rack to cool slightly.
Serve the biscuits warm, and enjoy them on their own, with butter, jam, gravy, or any other desired accompaniments.
These homemade biscuits are great for breakfast, brunch, or as a side for soups, stews, and other dishes. Feel free to experiment with additional flavors like herbs, cheese, or spices to customize the biscuits to your liking.