Homemade Biscuits

17m
Serves 8
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Directions

  1. 1Combine all dry ingredients together.
  2. 2Grate in your frozen butter.
  3. 3Pour in your cold milk.
  4. 4Combine until your dough is shaggy.
  5. 5Flour your surface and press the dough into itself and fold over. Repeat about 8 times.
  6. 6Pre-heat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
  7. 7Cut out your biscuits.
  8. 8Optional: brush the top with egg wash.
  9. 9Add 2 tablespoons of water to the bottom of your skillet and cover with parchment paper.
  10. 10Bake for 15-18 minutes depending on your oven.
  11. 11Transfer to a cooling rack or enjoy while they’re hot.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 stick butter, frozen
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 egg

Equipment

forkbiscuit cutterglassskilletparchment papercooling rackoven

Tips

  • Freeze the butter for a couple of hours before grating it into the dry ingredients.
  • Use a fork to incorporate the ingredients.
  • Use very cold milk.
  • Do not overmix the dough.
  • Flour your surface and hands before pressing out the dough.
  • Fold the dough over itself about eight times.
  • Add water to the skillet for a super moist biscuit.
  • Optional: brush the tops with egg wash for a golden color.