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A stack of freshly baked, golden-brown biscuits on a wooden surface.

Proven way to grow 7 perfect Biscuits

This recipe outlines a foolproof method for baking 7 perfectly risen biscuits, ensuring a tender and flaky result every time.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 7 biscuits
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

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

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • Whisk
  • Pastry blender
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Biscuit cutter (or glass)

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, and salt.
  3. Cut the cold butter into small pieces and add it to the dry ingredients, then use a pastry blender or your fingertips to cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
Mixing and Shaping
  1. Gradually add the buttermilk to the flour mixture, mixing until just combined and a shaggy dough forms.
  2. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead a few times until it comes together, being careful not to overwork the dough.
  3. Pat the dough into a 1-inch thick circle and use a biscuit cutter or a floured glass to cut out 7 biscuits.
Baking
  1. Place the cut biscuits on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are close but not touching, and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown on top.

Notes

For extra flaky biscuits, make sure your butter and buttermilk are very cold. Avoid overworking the dough, as this can lead to tough biscuits. You can brush the tops of the biscuits with melted butter before baking for an even richer flavor and golden crust.