How to Make Never Fail Biscuits - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like a warm, flaky biscuit straight from the oven. But for many home cooks, making biscuits can be a daunting task. The fear of ending up with tough, flat, or crumbly biscuits can be enough to deter even the most experienced bakers from attempting this classic treat. That's why I'm excited to share with you my recipe for Never Fail Biscuits.

These biscuits are so reliable and foolproof that you'll wonder why you ever hesitated to make them in the first place. Whe...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 2 teaspoons white sugar
  • ½ cup butter, chilled and diced
  • ¾ cup milk

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 1 dozen

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, sift together dry ingredients. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse oatmeal. Make a well in the center of the dry mixture and pour in the milk. Stir until dough begins to pull together then turn out onto a lightly floured surface.
  • Press dough together and then roll out until 3/4 inch thick. Cut into 2 inch round biscuits and place on an ungreased baking sheet.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes, or until golden.
  • Nutrition

    465 cal.

    • Total Fat: 25g
    • Saturated Fat: 15g
    • Cholesterol: 65mg
    • Sodium: 834mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 53g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 269mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 205mg