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Fluffy Biscuit Recipe

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This Fluffy Biscuit Recipe yields light, tender, and buttery biscuits perfect for breakfast or as a side dish. Made with simple ingredients like flour, butter, milk, and leavening agents, these biscuits bake to a golden perfection with a soft, fluffy interior and flaky exterior.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter (cut into small pieces)
  • 3/4 cup cold milk (whole or 2%)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dry Mixture: In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Stir these dry ingredients together until evenly mixed to create the base of your biscuit dough.
  2. Cut in the Butter: Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, quickly cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces remaining.
  3. Add the Milk and Mix Dough: Pour the cold milk into the flour and butter mixture. Stir gently with a spoon or spatula just until the dough comes together. Avoid overmixing to keep the biscuits light and fluffy.
  4. Shape the Biscuits: Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead it 3-4 times to bring it together. Pat or roll the dough to about 1-inch thickness. Use a biscuit cutter or a round glass dipped in flour to cut out biscuits.
  5. Bake Until Golden: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Place the biscuits on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, keeping them close but not touching. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the tops are golden brown.
  6. Cool and Serve: Remove the biscuits from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes on a wire rack. Serve warm with butter, honey, or your favorite spread.

Notes

  • For flakier biscuits, use cold butter and handle the dough as little as possible.
  • You can substitute milk with buttermilk for a tangier flavor and tender crumb.
  • Using a sharp biscuit cutter without twisting will help biscuits rise evenly.
  • If you want extra flaky layers, fold the dough over itself a few times before cutting.

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