Easy biscuit recipe

Are you looking for a recipe for homemade biscuits that is easy to make? You have found the right place. The Allrecipes community loves this tried-and-true recipe because it requires only five ingredients and uses kitchen staples that you likely already have. It’s also delicious.

Basic Biscuit Ingredients

Here are the ingredients you will need to make this award-winning biscuit recipe.

All-purpose flour holds all the ingredients together. Gluten is also created when flour’s protein and moisture are combined with heat and heat. This creates structure.

Baking powder

This easy recipe uses baking powder as the learner, and not yeast. The dough expands, giving biscuits texture and volume.

Salt

Salt enhances flavor and strengthens the protein content of the dough.

Shortening

Shortening is made from pure fat, not butter, which has water and milk solids. It’s, therefore, better at “shortening” (or reducing). This results in soft, crumbly biscuits.

Milk

The biscuit dough is moisturized with cold milk to add flavor and structure.

How to Make Biscuits

The full recipe is available below. Here’s a quick overview of what to expect:

Make the dough

Combine the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar in a large bowl. Add the shortening and milk. Mix the dough until it is smooth and does not stick to the sides of the bowl.

Knead and roll

The dough should be kneaded briefly on a lightly floured surface. The dough should be about 1/2 inch thick.

Cut and bake

To cut the biscuits:

1. Use a lightly floured cutter.
2. Place the cut biscuits onto an ungreased baking tray.
3. Continue to roll the dough until you are done cutting.
4. Bake at 450°F until the dough is golden brown.

What to serve with Biscuits

Top your biscuits with homemade sausage gravy, jam, or honey butter. Or any other spread you choose. These biscuits can be paired with breakfast meats such as chicken, bacon, sausage, or chicken or served with a hearty soup, stew, or another dish.

How to store biscuits

Make sure to store homemade biscuits in an airtight container. Or, if you’re feeling extra adventurous, wrap them in aluminum foil. Keep them at room temperature for two days. You can keep them in the refrigerator for up to seven days if they are wrapped in plastic.

Can You Freeze Biscuits?

Yes! You can freeze homemade biscuits. You can freeze homemade biscuits by placing them in a freezer bag. Once the air has been removed, seal the bag and place it in the freezer. You can freeze frozen biscuits in the oven, microwave, or fridge.

Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise

“What a simple but delicious recipe for a basic biscuit,” raves Gringuito. “I reduced the recipe by half and added freshly grated cheese to enhance its flavor. To make them even more prosperous and delicious, serve them with soft salted butter.

“I have made these biscuits many times, and they are always popular,” says Keiravion. “I made these to taste like my grandma used to make biscuits. I use buttermilk instead.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• One tablespoon of baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 3/4 cup cold milk

Directions

1. Mix all ingredients and heat oven to 450°F (230°C).
2. Mix flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Mix shortening and salt with a pastry blender or fork until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs. Add milk to the flour mixture, constantly stirring with a spoon. Add milk to the dough until moistened and soft, and pull away from the bowl.
3. Mix flour with milk. Use a fork to stir. Add milk to the flour mixture and mix until the dough becomes soft and moist and pulls away slightly from the bowl.
4. Place the dough on a lightly floured surface. Knead it briefly for 5 to 7 minutes.
5. Make a sheet of dough about 1/2 inch thick, then cut biscuits using a floured cookie cutter. Repeat the rolling and cutting process with any remaining dough.
6. Bake the biscuits for 10 minutes on parchment-lined baking sheets.