Recipe: Fluffy Homemade Biscuits
These homemade biscuits are soft, buttery, and incredibly easy to make. With a crispy golden top and a tender, flaky inside, they are perfect for breakfast, dinner, or as a side dish for your favorite meal. Whether served with gravy, jam, or simply butter, these biscuits are sure to be a hit. Here’s how to make them from scratch.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 3/4 cup buttermilk, cold (or regular milk if you don’t have buttermilk)
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (optional for a touch of sweetness)
Instructions:
STEP 1: PREHEAT THE OVEN
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
STEP 2: MIX DRY INGREDIENTS
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar (if using). Make sure the dry ingredients are well combined.
STEP 3: CUT IN THE BUTTER
- Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized chunks of butter. The butter should remain cold to create flaky layers in the biscuits.
STEP 4: ADD THE BUTTERMILK
- Gradually pour the buttermilk into the mixture, stirring gently with a wooden spoon until the dough just comes together. Be careful not to overmix the dough, as this will result in tough biscuits.
STEP 5: KNEAD THE DOUGH
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently knead the dough about 5-6 times, just until it comes together. Fold the dough over itself to form layers, but don’t overwork it.
STEP 6: SHAPE THE BISCUITS
- Pat the dough into a rectangle about 1-inch thick. Using a round biscuit cutter or a drinking glass, cut out the biscuits. Try not to twist the cutter, as this can seal the edges and prevent the biscuits from rising properly.
STEP 7: BAKE THE BISCUITS
- Place the biscuits on the prepared baking sheet, close together for soft sides or spaced apart for crispier sides. Brush the tops with a little melted butter, if desired.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the tops are golden brown.
STEP 8: SERVE
- Remove the biscuits from the oven and allow them to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy them warm with butter, honey, jam, or as a side to your favorite meal!
These biscuits are perfect for any occasion and will surely be a family favorite. Enjoy the soft, flaky texture and rich buttery flavor that makes these homemade biscuits irresistible!