It only takes 25 minutes to get this fluffy and tasty biscuit recipe from the fridge to the table.
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It doesn’t get more delicious than ahomemade biscuittopped with butter and jam.
This easy biscuit recipe calls for just seven pantry ingredients and a simple mixing and kneading technique.
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The key to light and fluffy biscuits is to avoid overmixing and kneading the dough too much.
When its ready, the dough will just hold together.
It’s ok if it looks scraggly or loose.
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you’ve got the option to also use a sharp knife to cut the dough into squares.
The biscuits are great on their own but brushing them with butter after baking makes them even better.
If you like buttermilk biscuits, our Test Kitchen developed a simple recipe variation.
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For a weeknight-ready biscuit, try our drop biscuit variation.
All it takes is mixing and dropping the dough onto a greased baking sheet.
No need to knead or cut out each biscuit.
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Using a pastry blender, cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Make a well in the center of the flour mixture.
Add the milk all at once.
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Using a fork, stir just until moistened.
Do not overmix the dough.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface.
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Over-kneading can make the finished biscuits tough.
Pat or lightly roll the dough until its 3/4-inch thick.
Cut the dough with a floured 2-1/2-inch biscuit cutter, rerolling scraps as necessary.
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Place the biscuits 1 inch apart on an ungreased baking sheet.
Bake for 10 to 14 minutes or until golden.
Remove the biscuits from the baking sheet and serve warm with your desired toppings.
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This buttermilk biscuit recipe can be doubled.
Prepare the biscuit recipe as above through step 1, except increase milk to 1-1/4 cups.
Using a large spoon, drop the dough into 12 mounds onto a greased baking sheet.
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Bake as directed above.
2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
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