Description
A collection of biscuit recipe ideas with detailed instructions for experienced cooks.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup honey (optional for sweetness)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a large bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add cold butter and cut it into the flour mixture using a pastry cutter until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Make a well in the center and pour in the buttermilk and honey.
- Stir gently until just combined; do not overmix.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead gently for about 30 seconds.
- Roll out to 1-inch thickness and cut with a biscuit cutter.
- Place on a baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
Notes
- For flaky biscuits, ensure your butter is very cold.
- You can substitute half the flour with whole wheat for a nuttier flavor.
- Experiment with adding herbs or cheese for different variations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: biscuit recipe ideas, baking biscuits, culinary techniques, biscuit variations