Nothing beats the taste of homemade fluffy biscuits, warm from the oven, with buttery layers that melt in your mouth. This easy biscuit recipe will give you soft, tall, and flaky biscuits that are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a side for any meal.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
✔ Super Fluffy & Light – The perfect rise and texture.
✔ Simple Ingredients – Pantry staples, no special tools needed.
✔ Quick & Easy – Ready in under 30 minutes.
✔ Versatile – Enjoy with butter, honey, jam, or gravy.
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Ingredients (Makes 10-12 Biscuits)
✅ 2 cups all-purpose flour
✅ 5 teaspoons baking powder
✅ ½ teaspoon baking soda
✅ 1 tablespoon sugar
✅ 1 teaspoon salt
✅ 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold & cubed
✅ ¾ cup buttermilk (or substitute with ¾ cup milk + 1 tbsp lemon juice)
✅ 2 tablespoons melted butter (for brushing, optional)
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Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Preheat Oven
1️⃣ Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
2️⃣ Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients
3️⃣ In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and salt.
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Step 3: Add Butter & Mix
4️⃣ Cut the cold butter into small cubes.
5️⃣ Add butter to the flour mixture and use a pastry cutter or fingers to mix until it resembles coarse crumbs.
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Step 4: Add Buttermilk & Form Dough
6️⃣ Pour in cold buttermilk and stir gently until the dough just comes together. (Do not overmix!)
7️⃣ Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead 3-4 times until smooth.
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Step 5: Roll & Cut the Biscuits
8️⃣ Roll the dough out ½ inch thick.
9️⃣ Use a round cutter or glass to cut out biscuits.
🔟 Place biscuits on the baking sheet, touching slightly for a higher rise.
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Step 6: Bake & Brush with Butter
1️⃣1️⃣ Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
1️⃣2️⃣ Brush with melted butter for extra flavor.
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Serving Suggestions
🍯 With Honey & Butter: A classic breakfast favorite.
🍓 With Jam or Jelly: Perfect for a sweet treat.
🍗 With Gravy: Serve with homemade sausage gravy for Southern-style biscuits.
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Storage & Reheating
📌 Fridge: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
📌 Freeze: Freeze for up to 2 months and reheat before serving.
📌 Reheat: Warm in oven at 350°F (175°C) for 5 minutes or microwave for 30 seconds.
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Nutritional Info (Per Biscuit)
🔹 Calories: 180 kcal
🔹 Protein: 4g
🔹 Carbs: 24g
🔹 Fat: 8g
(Servings: 10-12 Biscuits | Prep Time: 10 min | Baking Time: 15 min | Total Time: 25 min)
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Final Thoughts
These homemade biscuits are the fluffiest, easiest, and most delicious you’ll ever make! Perfect for a weekend breakfast, brunch, or dinner side.
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