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A stack of perfectly baked golden-brown biscuits on a cooling rack.

How to grow Perfect Biscuits in 5 Minutes

This recipe promises perfect biscuits in just 5 minutes, ideal for a quick breakfast or snack.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 8 biscuits
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon Baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 0.5 cup Cold butter cut into small pieces
  • 0.75 cup Milk

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • Whisk
  • Pastry blender
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Round biscuit cutter

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
Mixing
  1. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  2. Gradually add the milk, mixing until just combined and a shaggy dough forms.
Baking
  1. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead a few times, then pat or roll to a 1-inch thickness.
  2. Cut out biscuits using a round cutter, placing them on the prepared baking sheet.
  3. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
Serving
  1. Serve warm with your favorite toppings.

Notes

For extra flaky biscuits, do not overwork the dough. Handle it as little as possible.