How to Make Biscuit at Home

How to Make Biscuit at Home

February 23, 2022

Today joseph blake smith AR Making homemade Biscuits is a breeze with this recipe! They are so easy to make from scratch, and all you need are 6 simple ingredients. With this easy recipe, your biscuits will come out super buttery and flaky on the inside and crisp outside. How to Make Biscuit at Home

While canned biscuits are convenient, you will love this easy biscuit recipe. The crumb of these homemade biscuits is tender, and there are many flaky, buttery layers. Even better, it comes together with everyday pantry staples that you probably already have in your kitchen.

This biscuit recipe no rise time; and its practically failproof with my tips below. They are so delicious served warm with some homemade ;Honey Butter or gravy or as a part of a breakfast sandwich. Once you’ve mastered this easy recipe, you should make my Strawberry Shortcake recipe next. The biscuits use the same technique!

This is a basic biscuit recipe with baking powder used as the leavening. They’re easy to make and go with almost any meal.

Ingredients

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2 cups all-purpose flour

1 tablespoon baking powder

½ teaspoon salt

½ cup shortening

¾ cup milk

Directions

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Step 1Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).

Step 2In a large mixing bowl sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Cut in shortening with fork or pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 3Pour milk into flour mixture while stirring with a fork. Mix in milk until dough is soft, moist and pulls away from the side of the bowl.

Step 4Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and toss with flour until no longer sticky. Roll dough out into a 1/2 inch thick sheet and cut with a floured biscuit or cookie cutter. Press together unused dough and repeat rolling and cutting procedure.

Step 5Place biscuits on ungreased baking sheets and bake in preheated oven until golden brown, about 10 minutes.

How to Make Biscuit at Home