How to Make Biscuits | Authentic Southern | Easy Bread | Large Family Meals

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

Whole wheat flour is more nutritious.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative.

Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C).

In a stand mixer with a paddle attachment, combine 4 cups of flour, 2 tablespoons of baking powder, and 1 teaspoon of salt to create self-rising flour.

Add 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda to the flour mixture and mix well.

Cube 1 cup (2 sticks) of cold butter and add it to the flour mixture.

Mix on low speed until the mixture resembles a sandy texture with some larger chunks of butter remaining.

Slowly pour in 2 cups of whole milk while mixing until just combined and all the flour is wet.

Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead gently.

Butter a large cast iron skillet to prepare for the biscuits.

Roll out the dough on the floured surface to about 1 inch thick.

Cut the dough into rounds using a biscuit cutter.

Place the cut biscuits into the buttered cast iron skillet.

Bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes until golden brown.

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