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The BEST Homemade Biscuit Recipe

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These homemade biscuits are tall, fluffy, and tender with golden, buttery layers. Made from basic pantry staples, they deliver bakery-quality results perfect for any meal.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 8 biscuits
  • Category: Breads & Rolls
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (300 g)
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes (113 g)
  • 1 cup cold buttermilk (240 ml)
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter for brushing the tops (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 220°C (425°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt until well combined.
  3. Add the cold butter cubes to the flour mixture. Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces of butter remaining.
  4. Pour in the cold buttermilk and gently stir with a spatula or wooden spoon just until the dough comes together. Do not overmix.
  5. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently pat it into a rectangle about 2 cm (3/4 inch) thick.
  6. Fold the dough in half, rotate it, and gently pat it down again. Repeat this folding process 2 more times to create flaky layers.
  7. Pat the dough to a final thickness of about 2.5 cm (1 inch). Use a round biscuit cutter to cut out biscuits, pressing straight down without twisting.
  8. Place the biscuits close together on the prepared baking sheet.
  9. Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the biscuits are tall and golden brown on top.
  10. Remove from the oven and brush with melted butter if desired. Serve warm.

Notes

  • For extra flaky biscuits, make sure your butter and buttermilk are very cold.
  • Don’t twist the biscuit cutter—press straight down for the best rise.
  • Biscuits can be frozen before or after baking for convenience.
  • Use a cast-iron skillet for crispy edges and a tender interior.

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