Homemade Biscuits

Homemade Biscuits

35 min
8 servings

To make the best homemade biscuits, you only need few simple ingredients. Follow these easy tips and you'll be sure to get the flakiest, fluffiest results.

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 c. (300 g.) all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp. baking powder
  • 1 tbsp. granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1/2 c. (1 stick) very cold unsalted butter, plus more, melted, for brushing
  • 1 c. cold buttermilk

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 425º and line a large baking sheet with parchment. In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, granulated sugar, and salt.

  2. 2

    In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, granulated sugar, and salt. Using a box grater, grate butter over flour mixture and quickly toss with your hands to incorporate. Using a wooden spoon, make a well in the center of dough and pour in 1 cup buttermilk. Stir until just beginning to come together, then turn out onto a work surface.