How to Make Flaky Biscuits

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.

Measure out 4 cups (480 grams) of all-purpose flour.

Add 1 tablespoon of baking powder and 2 teaspoons of salt to the flour.

Add 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar to the mixture.

Cut in 1 cup (226 grams) of cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Use hands to break the butter into smaller pieces, ensuring it is coated in flour.

Add 1 and 1/3 cups (320 ml) of cold milk and mix until moistened but crumbly.

Plop the mixture onto a floured surface and pat it into a rectangle about 1 inch thick.

Fold the dough over, cut in half, and stack to create layers. Repeat this process three times.

Pat the dough into a 1-inch thick rectangle one last time.

Cut into rounds using a floured cutter, ensuring not to seal the edges.

Place the biscuits on a baking sheet and freeze for at least 20 minutes before baking.

Bake in the oven for about 20 minutes until golden brown.

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