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Fluffy Homemade Biscuits

Fluffy Homemade Biscuits for Comforting Weekend Mornings

This Fluffy Homemade Biscuits recipe offers a quick and easy way to bring comfort and nostalgia to your breakfast table.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 biscuits
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Biscuit Dough
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour fresh flour yields the best rise
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder ensure it's fresh for optimal results
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar optional for savory biscuits
  • 1 teaspoon salt fine sea salt recommended
  • 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter must be very cold for ideal texture
  • 3/4 cup half and half can swap for whole milk
Finishing Touch
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter for brushing on top after baking

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Pastry Cutter
  • Biscuit Cutter
  • Rolling Pin

Method
 

Baking Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). Gather all ingredients and equipment.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
  3. Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Pour in half and half and stir until just combined.
  5. Turn the dough onto a floured surface and pat into a rectangle.
  6. Use a biscuit cutter to cut out rounds and place on the baking sheet.
  7. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until golden brown.
  8. Brush tops with melted butter after baking and let rest before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1biscuitCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 2mgIron: 5mg

Notes

For best results, chill the formed biscuits for 15 minutes before baking, and enjoy fresh out of the oven.

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