Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
6 tablespoons cold butter
3/4 cup milk
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
These Basic Biscuits are a staple of Southern cuisine, commonly eaten with gravy and sausage for breakfast. They are fluffy, with a slightly crumbly texture, and perfect for slathering with butter and jam or honey. These biscuits are quick to make, with only a few simple ingredients, making them perfect for meal prep or last-minute brunch guests. You won't be disappointed with these delicious and satisfying biscuits, guaranteed to impress your family and friends alike.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
2.In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
3.Add cold butter chunks to the flour mixture and blend using a pastry cutter until the mixture is crumbly.
4.Pour milk into the bowl and mix until the dough sticks together.
5.Knead the dough lightly on a floured surface and pat or roll it out to 1/2 inch thickness.
6.Cut the dough with a biscuit cutter and place biscuits on an ungreased baking sheet.
7.Bake the biscuits for 13 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.

PROS

These Basic Biscuits are quick and easy to make with only a few ingredients.

They are fluffy, airy, and perfect for a breakfast or brunch meal.

CONS

These biscuits are not particularly healthy due to their high carbohydrate content.

They should be eaten in moderation as part of a balanced diet if you want to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

These biscuits aren’t very healthy, but consuming them in moderation is okay.
The calcium and phosphorus present in the all-purpose flour and milk contribute to maintaining healthy bones and teeth while also helping in muscle function.

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