Easy Homemade Biscuit Recipe Without Buttermilk
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cup all purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
I prefer Redmond real salt
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 7 tbsp butter
cold
- 3/4 cup whole milk
Directions
- 1
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- 2
In a large bowl, whisk together dry ingredients: flour, salt, baking powder.
- 3
Cut up or grate butter into small pieces and cut into flour using hands, fork, or pastry cutter. Butter pieces should be the size of peas.
- 4
Add milk and stir until a rough dough forms. Take care not to overmix.
- 5
Scrape biscuit dough onto countertop and use hands to form into a large rectangle.
- 6
Fold dough in half and smash four to five times. This creates the flaky layers.
- 7
Using hands, press dough out until it is about 3/4 inch thick.
- 8
Using a round biscuit cutter or glass cut out 9 biscuits. Do not twist cutter. Cut straight down and bring straight back up.
- 9
Place cut biscuits on a parchment lined baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes or until beginning to get golden brown. If you over bake they may be dry so keep an eye on them.
Easy Homemade Biscuit Recipe Without Buttermilk
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About this Recipe
Dreaming of light, airy biscuits that practically melt in your mouth, but don't want the fuss of tracking down buttermilk? This easy homemade biscuit recipe delivers those classic fluffy, flaky layers using just five simple ingredients you likely already have on hand. It's time to enjoy the unparalleled comfort of fresh, warm biscuits without any culinary gymnastics.
The beauty of this recipe lies in its elegant simplicity and brilliant execution. By focusing on essential, high-quality ingredients like cold butter and whole milk, you achieve incredible lift and a tender, moist crumb without needing buttermilk, making delicious, homemade biscuits accessible anytime. This method ensures maximum flakiness by creating pockets of steam with the cold butter, transforming basic pantry staples into a baking triumph. It’s a testament to how fundamental baking principles can yield extraordinary results for even novice bakers.
Prepare yourself for a batch of biscuits that are wonderfully fluffy on the inside with a perfectly golden, slightly crisp exterior, hinting at the delightful layers within. Each bite offers a delicate balance of savory richness, thanks to the generous use of cold butter, and a profoundly satisfying flaky texture that pulls apart beautifully. The inclusion of whole milk contributes to a richer flavor and a remarkably tender crumb, making these an undeniable comfort food. You'll find these biscuits are robust enough to stand up to hearty gravies yet delicate enough to simply enjoy with a pat of butter, tasting undeniably homemade and comforting.
While truly perfect in their pure form, these biscuits are a fantastic canvas for your culinary creativity. For a subtle sweetness, you could gently mix a tablespoon of granulated sugar into the dry ingredients. If you prefer a savory biscuit, consider folding in a handful of shredded cheddar cheese or a pinch of garlic powder and dried herbs like chives or rosemary before cutting them out. These simple additions can transform the flavor profile to suit any meal or preference.
These versatile biscuits are ideal for breakfast alongside eggs and bacon, as a comforting side with a hearty stew or chili, or simply split and spread with your favorite jam, honey, or a dollop of clotted cream for an afternoon treat. They bring a touch of homemade warmth and rustic elegance to any table, perfect for family meals or a cozy weekend brunch.