Description
Easy Homemade Biscuits are the perfect addition to your meals, bringing a warm, fluffy touch to breakfast, dinner, or a simple snack. With just six ingredients and ready in only 30 minutes, these biscuits are quick and easy for bakers of all levels. Imagine biting into a soft biscuit, freshly baked and slathered with butter or jam—pure bliss! Whether you’re serving them alongside savory dishes or indulging in them solo, this recipe guarantees delightful results every time.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 tablespoons baking powder (aluminum-free)
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 0.75 teaspoons fine sea salt
- 0.5 cups cold unsalted butter (cut into pieces)
- 1 cup half-and-half (minus 2 tablespoons)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in half-and-half until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Turn dough onto a floured surface and pat into a rectangle about 1-inch thick. Cut out biscuits using a cutter or glass.
- Place biscuits on a parchment-lined baking sheet and brush with melted butter.
- Bake for approximately 15 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg