Description
This 3 ingredient biscuit recipe is the easiest way to make light, flaky, and buttery biscuits at home. With just self-rising flour, cold butter, and milk, you can create a batch of soft, golden-brown biscuits in just 15 minutes. Whether you enjoy them with honey, jam, or gravy, these biscuits are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a side for any meal. They require no yeast, no eggs, and minimal effort just mix, roll, and bake for the ultimate homemade treat!
Ingredients
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups self-rising flour
- ½ cup cold butter (cubed)
- ¾ cup whole milk
Instructions
Instructions
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Preheat the oven
- Set your oven to 450°F (232°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
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Mix the dry ingredients
- In a large bowl, add self-rising flour. If using all-purpose flour, mix in 1 ½ teaspoons of baking powder and ¼ teaspoon of salt to create self-rising flour.
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Cut in the butter
- Add cold cubed butter to the flour. Use a pastry cutter, fork, or your fingers to mix until the texture resembles coarse crumbs.
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Add the milk
- Pour in ¾ cup of milk and stir until the dough just comes together. Be careful not to overmix!
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Shape the dough
- Lightly flour your work surface and turn out the dough. Knead gently 2-3 times, then pat it into a ½-inch thick rectangle.
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Cut the biscuits
- Use a biscuit cutter or a drinking glass to cut out biscuit rounds. Press straight down without twisting for the best rise.
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Bake the biscuits
- Place biscuits on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown on top.
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Serve and enjoy
- Brush warm biscuits with melted butter and serve with honey, jam, or gravy.
Notes
- Cold butter is key! Keeping the butter cold ensures the biscuits turn out flaky and soft.
- For extra layers, fold the dough over itself 2-3 times before rolling it out.
- Use buttermilk for more flavor. You can substitute whole milk with buttermilk for a tangy, rich taste.
- Storage: Store biscuits in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Reheating: Warm biscuits in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 5-7 minutes to restore their texture.
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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