Baking has always been a passion of mine, and I love to experiment with different recipes in my kitchen. Today, I decided to make something simple and delicious – butter biscuits.
I started by gathering all of the ingredients that I needed, including flour, baking powder, salt, butter, and milk. The first step was to preheat the oven to 400°F. After that, I mixed the flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Then, I added small pieces of butter to the bowl and used my hands or a pastry blender to combine the flour mixture and butter until it became crumbly and the butter pieces were about the size of peas.
Next, I poured in the milk and stirred with a wooden spoon until well combined, being careful not to overmix. Then, I turned the mixture out onto a floured surface and rolled it out to about 3/4 inch thickness. I used a biscuit cutter to cut out the biscuits and placed them on an ungreased cookie sheet or iron skillet, making sure they touched for a higher rise during baking. Finally, I put the biscuits in the oven and baked them for 10 minutes or until they were browned.
The aroma of the baking biscuits filled my kitchen, and I couldn’t wait to try them. As soon as they were ready, I took them out of the oven and let them cool for a few minutes. I was amazed by how beautifully they had turned out – they were golden brown and had a perfect crumbly texture. I spread some butter on top of one of the biscuits and took a bite, and it was pure heaven. The buttery flavor was just perfect, and the texture was light and fluffy. I couldn’t believe how easy it was to make such delicious biscuits.
In conclusion, making butter biscuits is a fun and simple experience, and I would highly recommend it to anyone who loves baking. The process is quick and easy, and the end result is truly delicious. Whether you’re an experienced baker or a beginner, this is a great recipe to try. It’s a perfect snack for any time of the day and a great addition to any meal.
Southern Butter Biscuits
Ingredients
- 2 packed cups of standard flour
- 1 tsp of baking powder
- 1/2 tsp of salt
- 1/2 cup of small salted butter pieces
- 1 cup of milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- In a big mixing bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, and salt together. Add small pieces of butter to the bowl.
- Use your hands or a pastry blender to combine the flour mixture and butter until it becomes crumbly and the butter pieces are about the size of peas.
- Pour in the milk and stir with a wooden spoon until well combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Turn the mixture out onto a floured surface and roll it out to about 3/4 inch thickness.
- Cut out biscuits with a biscuit cutter or cookie cutter and place them on an ungreased cookie sheet or iron skillet, making sure they touch for a higher rise during baking.
- Bake for 10 minutes or until they are browned.
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