How to Make Homemade Biscuits - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the aroma of freshly baked biscuits wafting through the kitchen. Whether you're serving them alongside a hearty breakfast, as a side to a comforting soup, or as a tasty snack all on their own, homemade biscuits are a versatile and delicious treat that everyone loves.

While store-bought biscuits are convenient, there's something special about making your own from scratch. Not only do you have control over the ingredients and flavors, but there's also a sense ...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons baking powder
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup buttermilk
  • ¼ cup melted butter, or as needed, divided

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 10 biscuits

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  • Divide 1/2 cup butter into 12 to 16 small chunks.
  • Mix flour, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl. Mix in butter chunks using a pastry blender. Make a well in the middle of the mixture; pour in buttermilk. Mix until dough comes together.
  • Knead dough on a lightly floured surface until just formed together. Cut discs out of dough using a cookie cutter or a cup. Butter both sides of cut biscuit dough with 1/4 cup melted butter. Place biscuits onto a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden, 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and brush with remaining 1/4 cup melted butter while hot. Serve.
  • Nutrition

    222 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 37mg
    • Sodium: 521mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 21g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 191mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 59mg

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