Southern Biscuits
Southern Biscuits
Ingredients
- 2 cups self-rising flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 cup milk
- 1 stick unsalted butter, frozen, shredded or chopped into small pieces
- 1 egg, optional, for egg wash
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 425°F (218°C). Lightly flour a clean work surface or chopping board.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 425
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the self-rising flour, baking powder, salt, and granulated sugar. Whisk briefly to ensure all dry ingredients are well distributed.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Add the frozen, shredded or chopped butter to the dry ingredients. Using your fingertips or a pastry blender, quickly cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces of butter remaining.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Pour in the milk. Using your hands or a sturdy spoon, mix the ingredients until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; the dough should be shaggy and slightly sticky.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Transfer the dough to your lightly floured work surface. If the dough is too sticky, sprinkle a little more flour over it. Gently pat the dough into a rectangle or circle about 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick. Avoid overworking the dough, as this can lead to tough biscuits.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Using a biscuit cutter or the rim of a glass, cut out individual biscuits. Press straight down without twisting to ensure a good rise. Gather the scraps, gently re-pat them, and cut out any remaining biscuits.
⏱️ 4 min
- 7
Place the cut biscuits on an ungreased baking sheet, ensuring they are close together but not touching, as this helps them rise taller. If using the optional egg wash, whisk 1 egg in a small bowl and lightly brush the tops of the biscuits.
⏱️ 3 min
- 8
Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 17 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown on top and cooked through. The exact baking time may vary depending on your oven.
⏱️ 17 min•🌡️ 425
- 9
Remove from the oven and serve warm. These Southern biscuits are delicious on their own or with your favorite jellies, jams, or gravy.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Southern Biscuits
- 2 cups self-rising flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 cup milk
- 1 stick unsalted butter, frozen, shredded or chopped into small pieces
- 1 egg, optional, for egg wash
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 425°F (218°C). Lightly flour a clean work surface or chopping board.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 425 - 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the self-rising flour, baking powder, salt, and granulated sugar. Whisk briefly to ensure all dry ingredients are well distributed.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Add the frozen, shredded or chopped butter to the dry ingredients. Using your fingertips or a pastry blender, quickly cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces of butter remaining.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Pour in the milk. Using your hands or a sturdy spoon, mix the ingredients until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; the dough should be shaggy and slightly sticky.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Transfer the dough to your lightly floured work surface. If the dough is too sticky, sprinkle a little more flour over it. Gently pat the dough into a rectangle or circle about 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick. Avoid overworking the dough, as this can lead to tough biscuits.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Using a biscuit cutter or the rim of a glass, cut out individual biscuits. Press straight down without twisting to ensure a good rise. Gather the scraps, gently re-pat them, and cut out any remaining biscuits.
⏱️ 4 min - 7
Place the cut biscuits on an ungreased baking sheet, ensuring they are close together but not touching, as this helps them rise taller. If using the optional egg wash, whisk 1 egg in a small bowl and lightly brush the tops of the biscuits.
⏱️ 3 min - 8
Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 17 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown on top and cooked through. The exact baking time may vary depending on your oven.
⏱️ 17 min•🌡️ 425 - 9
Remove from the oven and serve warm. These Southern biscuits are delicious on their own or with your favorite jellies, jams, or gravy.