Homemade Biscuits

17m
Serves 5
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Directions

  1. 1Combine all dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, salt, sugar) in a bowl.
  2. 2Grate the frozen stick of butter into the dry ingredients.
  3. 3Use a fork to incorporate all the ingredients.
  4. 4Add 1 cup of very cold milk (regular or buttermilk) to the mixture.
  5. 5Combine the ingredients until you get a shaggy-looking dough, avoiding overmixing.
  6. 6Flour your surface and hands before pressing out the dough to prevent sticking.
  7. 7Press out the dough, then fold it over itself, and repeat this process about eight times.
  8. 8Ensure your dough is about an inch and a half thick.
  9. 9Preheat your oven to 425°F (218°C).
  10. 10Cut out the biscuits using a biscuit cutter or a glass.
  11. 11Optional: Brush the tops of the biscuits with an egg wash for a golden color.
  12. 12Add 2 tablespoons of water to the bottom of your skillet and cover with parchment paper.
  13. 13Place the biscuits in the oven to bake for about 15-18 minutes, or until golden brown, checking periodically as oven temperatures vary.
  14. 14Transfer the baked biscuits to a cooling rack or enjoy them hot.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 stick frozen butter
  • 1 cup cold milk or buttermilk
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons water

Equipment

forkovenbiscuit cutterglassskilletparchment papercooling rack

Tips

  • Freeze butter for a couple of hours before grating into dry ingredients.
  • Do not overmix the dough to achieve a shaggy texture.
  • Flour your surface and hands to prevent sticking when pressing out the dough.
  • Folding the dough over itself about eight times creates layers.
  • Adding water to the skillet creates steam, resulting in moist biscuits.
  • Brushing with egg wash is optional but gives a beautiful golden color.