Baked Biscuits Recipe

Here's a simple and delicious baked biscuits recipe that yields fluffy, golden, and buttery results—perfect for breakfast or as a side with dinner.

Homemade Baked Biscuits Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
  
  

• 1 tablespoon baking powder
  
  

• 1 teaspoon salt
  
  

• 1 tablespoon sugar (optional, for a hint of sweetness)
  
  

• 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
  
  

• 3/4 cup cold milk or buttermilk (for extra tangy flavor)
  
  

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
   Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
   
   

2. Mix dry ingredients:
   In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar (if using).
   
   

3. Cut in butter:
   Add the cold butter pieces. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work the butter into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs (pea-sized bits).
   
   

4. Add milk:
   Gradually pour in the milk or buttermilk. Stir just until a dough forms—do not overmix.
   
   

5. Knead gently:
   Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead 3–4 times until it holds together. Pat or roll to about 1/2-inch to 3/4-inch thickness.
   
   

6. Cut biscuits:
   Use a round biscuit cutter (or a glass) to cut out biscuits. Place them on the prepared baking sheet with edges just touching for softer sides or spaced apart for crispier edges.
   
   

7. Bake:
   Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until tops are golden brown.
   
   

8. Optional:
   Brush the tops with melted butter right after baking for extra richness.
   
   

Serving Tip:

Serve warm with butter, honey, jam, or gravy!