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These biscuits come together in a flash with pantry staples and a little cold butter. The dough is forgiving so you can skip perfection and still get tender results. If you want a quick breakfast side or a base for mini sandwiches, these are ready in about 20 minutes from start to finish. For another fast bread idea try Easy Focaccia Muffins for grab and go mornings.
Easy Lofty Biscuits
Quick and fluffy oven-ready biscuits made with simple pantry staples and cold butter.
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 8 biscuits 1x
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar (if using), and salt.
- Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in the milk until just combined; do not overmix.
- Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead a few times.
- Roll or pat the dough to about 1-inch thickness.
- Cut biscuits with a biscuit cutter or glass.
- Place on a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
- Serve warm.
Notes
Work quickly with cold butter to avoid overhandling the dough. For extra flavor, brush with melted butter after baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Bakery
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg