Biscuits with Butter
Fluffy, golden homemade biscuits served warm with a pat of melting butter. Simple, comforting, and ready in under an hour.
- Total time
- 30 min
- Servings
- 8
- Calories
- 250
- Protein
- 4g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Preheat oven to 450°F. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups flour, 1 tablespoon baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
Step 2
Cut 1/2 cup cold butter into small cubes. Work into the flour with your fingers or a pastry blender until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs with pea-sized bits.
Step 3
Pour in 3/4 cup milk and stir with a fork just until a shaggy dough forms. Do not overmix; it should be soft and slightly sticky.
Step 4
Turn dough onto a floured surface. Gently knead 4-5 times, then pat into a 1-inch thick round. Cut out biscuits with a 2-inch cutter, re-rolling scraps once.
Step 5
Place biscuits on an ungreased baking sheet, sides touching. Bake until tops are golden brown, 10-12 minutes.
Step 6
Remove from oven and brush tops with 1 tablespoon melted butter if desired. Serve warm with remaining butter.
Tools you’ll need
- large bowl
- pastry blender or fork
- rolling pin
- 2-inch biscuit cutter
- baking sheet
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