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Homemade Biscuits

Cultural Context

Homemade biscuits have their roots in Southern American cuisine, where they are a staple at breakfast and dinner tables alike. Traditionally served with gravy, jam, or as a side to fried chicken, these flaky delights symbolize comfort and hospitality. Today, biscuits are enjoyed across the United States, with various regional twists and adaptations, making them a beloved dish in many households.

AmericanUSside
30 min
easy
12 servings
Servings4
2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 cup unsalted butter
3/4 cup cold milk

buttermilk

🥗Healthier: low-fat yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + vinegar

Low-fat yogurt maintains tanginess while reducing calories.

unsalted butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds richness with fewer saturated fats.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cake flour

Whole wheat flour increases fiber content.

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: sugar

Maple syrup offers a unique flavor with similar sweetness.

1

Add 2 cups of flour into a bowl.

2

Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1 tablespoon of sugar to the flour.

3

Add 2 teaspoons of baking powder and stir to distribute evenly.

4

Add cold butter and incorporate using a pastry cutter until pea-sized pieces remain.

5

Add 3/4 cup of cold milk and use a fork to combine until the dough is moistened.

6

Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured work surface and form it into a rough square.

7

Divide the dough into four equal parts and stack them on top of each other.

8

Squish and pat the stacked dough to form a square again.

9

Press the dough to form a flat sheet of approximately 1 inch thick.

10

Dust the surface lightly with flour to cut out biscuits.

11

Cut out biscuits using a round cutter.

12

Stack the leftover dough, squish and pat to form a flat sheet to cut out more biscuits.

13

Place the biscuits on a baking sheet, leaving space between them.

14

Bake at 450°F (230°C) for around 14 minutes.

15

Brush the tops with melted butter while still warm.

Cooking Techniques

mixingcuttingbaking

Equipment Needed

bowlpastry cutterforkwork surfacebaking sheetround cutter

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Allergens

glutendairy

Also Known As

Buttermilk BiscuitsSouthern Biscuits

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