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Flaky Homemade Biscuits Recipe

Flaky Homemade Biscuits Recipe


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  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 12 1x

Description

Southern comfort shines through these golden “Homemade Biscuits” fresh from grandma’s kitchen. Flaky layers and buttery richness promise a warm embrace that connects generations with simple, heartwarming ingredients you’ll savor with pure delight.


Ingredients

Scale

Main Ingredients:

  • 2 cups (250 grams) all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup (230 grams) butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200 grams) sugar

Leavening and Seasoning:

  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Flavor Enhancer:

  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare workspace by positioning oven rack in center and heating to 350°F, ensuring even temperature distribution.
  2. Combine softened butter and sugar in mixing bowl, utilizing electric mixer to create a smooth, aerated cream with light texture.
  3. Incorporate vanilla extract, blending thoroughly to distribute aromatic essence uniformly throughout mixture.
  4. Sift dry ingredients – flour, baking powder, and salt – into separate container, ensuring no lumps remain.
  5. Gradually fold dry ingredients into butter mixture, mixing gently until cohesive dough forms without overmixing.
  6. Carefully portion dough into uniform spherical shapes using light hand pressure, arranging them methodically on parchment-lined baking sheet.
  7. Delicately press each spherical dough portion using fork tines or fingertips, creating subtle surface indentations for consistent spreading.
  8. Position baking sheet in preheated oven, monitoring closely as biscuits transform to golden-edged perfection within 12-15 minutes.
  9. Allow biscuits to rest momentarily on baking sheet for initial cooling, then transfer to wire rack to complete cooling process and prevent continued baking.
  10. Present biscuits on serving platter, ready to be savored and enjoyed.

Notes

  • Chill butter beforehand for extra flaky texture that melts in your mouth.
  • Use cold ingredients to achieve a lighter, more tender biscuit structure.
  • Experiment with alternative flours like almond or gluten-free blends for dietary restrictions.
  • Avoid overmixing dough to prevent tough, dense biscuits that lack delicate crumbling.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast, Snacks
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 12
  • Calories: 486
  • Sugar: 50 g
  • Sodium: 115 mg
  • Fat: 27 g
  • Saturated Fat: 17 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
  • Trans Fat: 1 g
  • Carbohydrates: 61 g
  • Fiber: 0.5 g
  • Protein: 4 g
  • Cholesterol: 60 mg