Homemade Biscuits
A homemade, hot and flaky biscuit is hard to beat. These Homemade Biscuits have only 7 ingredients and bake in just 10 minutes. For more breakfast recipes, try our Ultimate Croissant Breakfast Sandwich.
Servings 10
Baking Temp 450°F
Equipment
- Large baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Medium mixing bowl
- Pastry cutter
- Small bowl
- 2-inch biscuit cutter (or use the rim of a large glass)
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 large egg
- ⅔ cup whole milk
Instructions
Assembling the Biscuits
- Preheat oven to 450°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a medium mixing bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.
- Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- In a small bowl, combine egg and milk. Add to flour mixture and stir.
- Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently about 20 times.
- Roll out to ¾-inch thickness and cut biscuits with a 2-inch biscuit cutter, making 10-11 biscuits.
- Place on prepared baking sheet and bake in preheated oven for about 10 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve warm.