This homemade biscuit recipe is perfect for breakfast or as a side to any meal. These flaky, buttery biscuits are made from scratch and will have your family asking for more. With just a few simple ingredients, you can have delicious biscuits in no time.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 3/4 cup milk
Directions
- Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the cold butter cubes to the flour mixture and using a pastry cutter or your hands, mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Slowly add the milk and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and gently knead it a few times until it comes together.
- Pat the dough into a 1-inch thick rectangle and use a biscuit cutter to cut out biscuits.
- Place the biscuits on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
- Serve warm with butter and jam.
