Butter Biscuits
These butter biscuits are light, flaky, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. Made with simple pantry ingredients and a few basic kitchen tools, they are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a tasty treat any time of the day. With their buttery flavor and tender texture, these biscuits are sure to become a family favorite.
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- pastry blender
- Rolling Pin
- biscuit cutter
- baking sheet
- parchment paper
Ingredients
- flour
- baking powder
- unsalted butter, cold
- sugar
- vanilla extract
- milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.Add the cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture. Using a pastry blender or fork, cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add the granulated sugar to the mixture and stir to combine. In a separate small bowl, mix together the milk and vanilla extract. Gradually add the milk mixture to the flour mixture, stirring until the dough comes together.
- Be careful not to overmix. Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead it a few times until it holds together. Roll out the dough to a thickness of about 1/2 inch (1.27 cm)
- Use a biscuit cutter or a round cookie cutter to cut out biscuits from the dough. Place the biscuits onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between them.Bake the biscuits in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes or until they are golden brown on top.
- Remove the biscuits from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack for a few minutes. Serve the butter biscuits warm with butter, jam, or your favorite spread.
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Notes
Cold butter is essential for achieving the desired flaky texture. Make sure to use butter that is cold and cubed, straight from the fridge.
Handle the dough as little as possible to prevent overworking it, which can result in tough biscuits.
For even baking, arrange the biscuits on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Feel free to customize these biscuits by adding grated cheese, herbs, or spices to the dough for extra flavor.
Serve the biscuits warm with butter, jam, or your favorite spread.
Nutrition
Serving: 120g
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