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Easy Homemade Biscuits

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Easy homemade biscuits are soft, buttery, and delightfully flaky, made with simple pantry staples. Perfect for breakfast or served alongside soups, stews, or jam, these no-yeast biscuits are quick to prepare and always comforting.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk, cold (or 3/4 cup milk + 2 tsp lemon juice)
  • 1–2 tbsp melted butter (optional, for brushing tops)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add cold, cubed butter and cut it into the dry ingredients using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Pour in the cold buttermilk and stir just until the dough comes together. Do not overmix.
  5. Transfer the dough to a floured surface and gently pat it into a 1-inch thick rectangle.
  6. Fold the dough over itself a few times to create layers, then pat it back down to 1-inch thickness.
  7. Use a biscuit cutter or glass to cut out biscuits. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, close together for soft sides or spaced apart for crisp edges.
  8. Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until golden brown on top.
  9. Brush tops with melted butter if desired and serve warm.

Notes

For flaky biscuits, keep all ingredients cold and avoid overworking the dough.Add shredded cheese, herbs, or a touch of sugar for different flavor variations.Use self-rising flour as a substitute by omitting baking powder and salt.Freeze baked or unbaked biscuits for future use.For vegan biscuits, substitute dairy ingredients with plant-based options.

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