Description
A simple and delicious biscuit recipe perfect for beginners.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 3/4 cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).
- In a bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the cold butter to the flour mixture. Use a fork or your fingers to mix until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Pour in the milk and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead gently for about 30 seconds.
- Roll out the dough to about 1-inch thickness.
- Cut out biscuits with a round cutter and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Use cold butter for flaky biscuits.
- Do not overwork the dough to keep the biscuits tender.
- Experiment with add-ins like cheese or herbs for variety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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