For the flakiest biscuits, ensure your shortening and milk are very cold. You can even chill your flour for 15 minutes before starting. Don't overmix the dough! Overmixing develops the gluten, resulting in tougher biscuits. Mix only until just combined. Brush the tops of the biscuits with melted butter before baking for an extra golden crust. Serve these biscuits warm with butter, jam, honey, or alongside your favorite savory dishes.
Basic Biscuits
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PREP TIME15 mins
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COOK TIME10 mins
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TOTAL TIME25 mins
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SERVING10 People
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VIEWS3.6K
Elevate your breakfast or side dish game with these incredibly tender and golden-brown biscuits. Crafted with just a handful of simple ingredients and a touch of baking powder magic, these biscuits are surprisingly easy to make and guaranteed to impress.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate20 g
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Cholesterol2 mg
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Fiber1 g
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Protein3 g
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Saturated Fat3 g
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Sodium225 mg
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Sugar1 g
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Fat11 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
DIRECTIONS
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01 Step
Recipe View Preheat your oven to a roaring 450°F (230°C). (5 minutes)
02 Step
Recipe View In a large mixing bowl, gently sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. This ensures even distribution and a lighter biscuit. (2 minutes)
03 Step
Recipe View Cut in the chilled shortening using a pastry blender or a fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. The smaller the pieces of shortening, the flakier your biscuits will be. (5 minutes)
04 Step
Recipe View Gradually pour in the cold milk while gently stirring with a fork. Mix until just combined; avoid overmixing, as this can lead to tough biscuits. The dough should be soft, moist, and pulling away from the sides of the bowl. (3 minutes)
05 Step
Recipe View Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead it very gently, just 5 to 7 times, to bring it together. (2 minutes)
06 Step
Recipe View Roll the dough out to a 1/2-inch thick sheet. Cut out biscuits using a floured cookie cutter (or a sharp knife). For perfectly even biscuits, avoid twisting the cutter. Press together any unused dough scraps, re-roll, and repeat the cutting process. (5 minutes)
07 Step
Recipe View Place the biscuits on an ungreased baking sheet. (1 minute)
08 Step
Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven until they are gloriously golden brown, about 10-12 minutes. Keep a close eye on them, as oven temperatures can vary. (12 minutes)
09 Step
Recipe View Serve immediately and enjoy the warm, tender goodness! (1 minute)
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Jan 21, 2025These are the best homemade biscuits I've ever made! So fluffy and delicious. - Jessica P.
Lavon Hickle
Jan 22, 2024The instructions were very clear, and the biscuits turned out perfect! Thank you for the great recipe. - John B.
Lavinia Veum
Jan 4, 2024My biscuits didn't rise as much as I expected. What could I have done wrong? - Kevin D.
Demario Lesch
Jan 10, 2023I added a little cheddar cheese to the dough, and it was a huge hit! - Emily L.
Seth Abshire
Aug 13, 2022I followed the recipe exactly, and the biscuits were a bit dry. I might add a little more milk next time. - Lisa S.
Macey Bahringer
May 17, 2022These biscuits were so easy to make and tasted amazing! My family loved them. - Sarah M.