Homemade Biscuits

17m
Serves 8
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Directions

  1. 1Combine all dry ingredients together.
  2. 2Grate in your frozen butter into the dry ingredients.
  3. 3Use a fork to incorporate all the dry ingredients and butter.
  4. 4Add in one cup of very cold milk (regular or buttermilk).
  5. 5Combine until your dough is shaggy, being careful not to overmix.
  6. 6Flour your surface and your hands.
  7. 7Press out the dough.
  8. 8Fold the dough over itself and repeat about 8 times.
  9. 9Ensure the dough is about an inch and a half thick.
  10. 10Pre-heat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
  11. 11Cut out your biscuits using a biscuit cutter or a glass.
  12. 12Add 2 tablespoons of water to the bottom of your skillet and cover with parchment paper.
  13. 13Optional: Brush the top of the biscuits with egg wash.
  14. 14Bake for 15-18 minutes (check around 17 minutes as ovens vary).
  15. 15Transfer to a cooling rack or enjoy while hot.

Ingredients

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

Equipment

forkbiscuit cutter (optional)glass (as biscuit cutter)ovenskilletparchment papercooling rack (optional)

Tips

  • Freeze the butter for a couple of hours before grating it into the dry ingredients.
  • Do not overmix the dough.
  • Flour your surface and hands before pressing out the dough to prevent stickiness.
  • Fold the dough over itself about 8 times to create layers.
  • Adding water to the skillet creates steam in the oven for moist biscuits.
  • Brushing with egg wash gives a beautiful golden color on top (optional).