Biscuit Recipe

This easy homemade biscuit recipe makes buttery, soft, and flaky biscuits with just a few simple ingredients you likely already have at home. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a comforting side dish, these golden biscuits are tender on the inside with a lightly crisp, buttery top far better than store-bought versions. Discover more flavorful recipes like Biscuit Recipe right here.

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour (250g)
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, very cold (85g)
¾ cup whole milk (177ml) buttermilk or 2% milk can also be used

Directions

Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
Grate the cold butter or cut it into small cubes, then add it to the flour mixture. Mix until the texture resembles coarse crumbs.
Pour in milk and stir gently with a spatula or wooden spoon until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the dough tender.
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and fold it over itself 5–6 times to create flaky layers.
Gently press the dough to about 1 inch thick using your hands (do not roll).
Cut out biscuits using a floured 2¾-inch cutter and place them on the prepared baking sheet about ½ inch apart.
Re-roll the dough scraps if necessary to make more biscuits.
Bake for 12 minutes or until the tops are golden brown.
For extra flavor and shine, brush the warm biscuits with melted butter immediately after baking.

Preparation Details

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 27 minutes
Servings: 6 biscuits
Yield: 6 biscuits