Description

Flaky, buttery, and golden, these homemade biscuits are the ultimate comfort food. Quick to make and always satisfying, they’re perfect for breakfast or dinner.

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 tablespoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda (if using buttermilk)

1 teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon sugar

1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed

3/4 cup cold buttermilk or milk

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 425°F and lightly grease a baking sheet or line with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. Add baking soda if using buttermilk.
Cut in the cold, cubed butter with a pastry cutter or fingers until crumbly with pea-sized pieces.
Pour in cold buttermilk or milk and stir gently until dough just comes together. Do not overmix.
Transfer dough to a floured surface and knead gently 3–4 times.
Flatten dough to about 1 inch thick.
Cut out biscuits using a biscuit cutter or glass, pressing straight down and lifting up.
Place biscuits on the baking sheet with edges touching for soft sides or spaced out for crispier edges.
Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until golden brown.
Remove from oven, cool slightly, and serve warm with butter, honey, or desired toppings.

Notes

Use very cold butter for best flakiness.

Do not overwork the dough to avoid tough biscuits.

Brush tops with milk or melted butter for a golden finish.

To make ahead, freeze cut-out biscuits and bake from frozen.

Variations include adding cheese, herbs, or garlic butter topping.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 biscuit
Calories: 180
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 290mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 20g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 25mg