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A stack of freshly baked, golden, flaky homemade biscuit with one biscuit broken open.

Classic Homemade Biscuits

These flaky homemade biscuits are irresistibly delicious, perfect for butter, honey, or jam.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Breakfast, Side
Cuisine: American
Calories: 262

Ingredients
  

  • 8 tablespoon butter salted for flavor and flakiness
  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour for structure
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder for leavening
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda helps with rising
  • ¾ teaspoon salt for seasoning
  • 1 cup whole milk full-fat for richness
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar apple cider or white vinegar to activate baking soda

Method
 

  1. Freeze the butter for 15 minutes to make it firm and easy to grate.
  2. Preheat the oven to 425°F. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir until well blended.
  3. Grate the cold butter into the flour mixture using a cheese grater. Then, use your hands to incorporate the butter into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Stir the vinegar into the milk. Pour the milk mixture into the flour and butter mixture, stirring until a dough begins to form.
  5. Turn the dough onto a floured surface and gently press it into a rectangle shape. Fold the dough in thirds, like a letter, then press it into a rectangle again, about ½ to ¾-inch thick.
  6. Using a biscuit cutter or a drinking glass (about 3 inches in diameter), cut out biscuits from the dough. Gather any scraps, press them down, and cut more biscuits until all the dough is used.
  7. Place the biscuits on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush the tops with a little milk for a golden finish.
  8. Bake the biscuits in the preheated oven for 15-17 minutes or until golden brown on top. Enjoy warm!

Nutrition

Serving: 1 ServingCalories: 262kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 5gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 548mgPotassium: 75mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 4mgIron: 8mg

Notes

For an even flakier texture, be sure to keep your butter cold and handle the dough minimally. These biscuits are best served warm with butter or your favorite spread!

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