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A stack of fluffy, golden-brown biscuits on a wooden cutting board

Proven way to grow 7 perfect Biscuits

This recipe provides a reliable method for baking seven perfectly risen biscuits, ideal for breakfast or a side dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 7 biscuits
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter cut into small pieces
  • 3/4 cup cold buttermilk

Equipment

  • oven
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • large bowl
  • whisk
  • pastry blender or fingertips
  • round biscuit cutter

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
Mixing
  1. Cut the cold butter into the dry ingredients using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  2. Gradually add the cold buttermilk, mixing until just combined and a shaggy dough forms.
Baking
  1. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface, gently pat it into a 1-inch thick rectangle, and cut out 7 biscuits using a round cutter.
  2. Place the biscuits on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.

Notes

For extra flaky biscuits, avoid overworking the dough. Serve warm with butter, jam, or gravy.