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Homemade Fluffy Biscuits Recipe

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This Homemade Biscuits recipe delivers fluffy, tender biscuits made from scratch with simple pantry ingredients. Perfect for breakfast or as a side, these biscuits bake to golden perfection with a buttery flavor and light, flaky texture.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

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

Wet Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Prepare the dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Add the cold butter pieces and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs. Pour in the milk gradually and stir until a soft dough forms, being careful not to overmix.
  2. Cut the biscuits: Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Gently knead it a few times to bring it together. Roll the dough out to about 1 inch thickness. Use a biscuit cutter or a round glass to cut out biscuits, pressing straight down without twisting for fluffier biscuits.
  3. Bake until fluffy: Place the biscuit rounds on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them slightly apart. Bake in a preheated oven at 425°F (220°C) for 12-15 minutes or until the biscuits have risen well and the tops are golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

  • For flakier biscuits, keep the butter as cold as possible before mixing.
  • You can substitute milk with buttermilk for a tangier flavor.
  • Do not twist the biscuit cutter when cutting to ensure proper rising.
  • Biscuits are best served warm and fresh but can be reheated in the oven.

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