Buttery Biscuits

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🧈 Buttery Biscuits

📖 Description

Buttery biscuits are classic, tender, and flaky baked goods with a rich butter flavor and soft interior. Perfect for breakfast, tea time, or as a side for savory meals, these biscuits melt in your mouth and pair beautifully with jam, honey, or gravy.

⏱️ Preparation Details

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes

  • Cook Time: 15–18 minutes

  • Total Time: ~25 minutes

  • Servings: 8 biscuits

🧾 Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 tablespoon baking powder

  • 1 teaspoon sugar (optional, for slight sweetness)

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ½ cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cubed

  • ¾ cup cold milk or buttermilk

  • 1 tablespoon melted butter (for brushing tops)

🥣 Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.

  3. Cut in butter: Add cold butter cubes and cut into the flour using a pastry cutter or fingertips until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

  4. Add milk: Pour in milk gradually, stirring gently just until dough comes together. Do not overmix.

  5. Shape dough: Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface, pat into a 1-inch thick rectangle.

  6. Cut biscuits: Use a biscuit cutter or glass to cut rounds.

  7. Bake: Place biscuits close together on baking sheet. Bake for 15–18 minutes or until golden.

  8. Finish: Brush hot biscuits with melted butter. Serve warm.

⭐ Tips for Perfect Biscuits

  • Use very cold butter for flaky layers

  • Do not twist the cutter—press straight down

  • Avoid overworking the dough

  • For extra softness, place biscuits close together

  • Substitute buttermilk for richer flavor

🔄 Variations

  • Cheese Biscuits: Add 1 cup shredded cheddar

  • Garlic Biscuits: Mix in garlic powder and parsley

  • Herb Biscuits: Add rosemary or thyme

  • Sweet Biscuits: Increase sugar to 2 tablespoons

🥗 Nutritional Information (Per Biscuit – Approx.)

  • Calories: 210 kcal

  • Carbohydrates: 22 g

  • Fat: 12 g

  • Saturated Fat: 7 g

  • Protein: 4 g

  • Sodium: 280 mg

(Values may vary depending on ingredients used)

🌿 Health Benefits

  • Provides quick energy from carbohydrates

  • Butter supplies fat-soluble vitamins (A, D)

  • Can be made healthier with whole wheat flour

  • Homemade biscuits avoid preservatives

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (Q&A)

Q: Can I make biscuits without butter?
A: Butter is essential for flavor and texture, but shortening or margarine can be used.

Q: Why are my biscuits hard?
A: Overmixing or overbaking can make biscuits tough.

Q: Can I freeze biscuit dough?
A: Yes, freeze cut biscuits and bake directly from frozen.

Q: Can I make them gluten-free?
A: Yes, use a gluten-free all-purpose flour blend.

Q: How do I store leftovers?
A: Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days or refrigerate for 5 days.

🍽️ Serving Suggestions

  • With butter, honey, or jam

  • Alongside soups and stews

  • As a breakfast sandwich base

  • Served with gravy

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