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Fluffy Homemade Biscuits

Fluffy Homemade Biscuits: Your New Favorite Comfort Delight

Fluffy Homemade Biscuits are quick, easy-to-make, and irresistibly soft, perfect for breakfast or snacks.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 biscuits
Course: Breakfast
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Biscuit Dough
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Provides the essential structure for fluffy homemade biscuits.
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder Acts as a leavening agent; make sure it’s fresh.
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar Adds a hint of sweetness.
  • 1 teaspoon salt Enhances the overall taste; fine sea salt recommended.
  • 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter Key to achieving flakiness.
  • 3/4 cup half and half Provides richness and moisture.
For Brushing
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter Essential for a buttery finish.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • Pastry Cutter
  • Baking Sheet
  • biscuit cutter

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Fluffy Homemade Biscuits
  1. Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder.
  3. Chop the cold butter and mix it into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Pour in the half and half, stirring gently until the dough begins to come together.
  5. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and pat it into a rectangle about 1 inch thick.
  6. Roll the dough to approximately 3/4 inch in thickness and cut out rounds using a biscuit cutter.
  7. Place the biscuits on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes.
  8. Brush the tops with melted butter as soon as they are out of the oven.
  9. Let cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1biscuitCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 70mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For optimal results, refrigerate the dough before baking.

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