I’ve been making these baking powder biscuits since I was a teenager.
They are really easy to make and have this warm buttery taste.
Deliciousness!
What is in this baking powder biscuits recipe
For this recipe, you’ll need:
- flour
- baking powder
- salt
- butter
- milk
Although this basic recipe only calls for five ingredients, you can add your favorite flavors to make it your own. Good optional ingredients include:
- cheese
- chive
- rosemary
- parsley
You can add in ½ cup of your favorite cheese. Cheddar and other fast melting cheeses should be grated and popped in the freezer before mixing the dough.
As for the herbs, a third cup of your favorite should be enough. Rosemary is one of my favorites but it can get a little overpowering. So, I usually add about 2 tablespoons of the fresh leaves.
How to make this baking powder biscuits recipe
Use cold ingredients
You’ll want cold ingredients for this recipe. Be sure to use cold butter, milk, and flour.
Step 1: You can cube the butter and place it in the freezer for 15 to 20 minutes. If you are using cheese, grate the required amount and add it to the freezer for the same time. It is not necessary, but it helps.
Mix the dry ingredients
Step 2: Preheat the oven at 400°F.
Step 3: Mix the flour, baking powder and salt thoroughly. Add your optional dry ingredients at this point too. Incorporate fully.
Add the butter
Step 4: Cut the butter into cubes and rub into the dry ingredients until it resembles coarse crumbs. I highly recommend using a food processor to rub the butter into the flour mixture. It takes 15 to 20 seconds and the processor doesn’t add any extra heat to the ingredients (but your hands do).
Pour in the milk
Step 5: Add the milk to the flour and butter. Another 15 to 20 seconds in the food processor are enough to fully mix the dough.
Roll out the dough
Step 6: Remove the dough and place on a lightly floured surface. Press down the dough with your hands until it is half an inch thick.
Step 7: Fold a third of the rolled out dough over onto the middle third. Fold the other side over onto the middle. Doing this will give your biscuits a layered look as it expands and bakes.
Step 8: Press down the folded dough again with your hands until it is half an inch thick.
Cut into shapes
Step 9: Cut the biscuits out – 3-inch circular biscuits are the most common shape. But, you can make yours in fun shapes or larger or smaller sizes. Get the kids involved and they’ll decide.
Step 10: Place on a greased baking tray or a parchment-lined tray. Place the biscuits so that the side you pressed when rolling out the dough is to the bottom and the smooth side is on top.
Bake
Step 11: If you want golden brown biscuits, you can brush them with melted butter or milk. If using cheddar or herbs, you can sprinkle a little extra on top. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes.
Remove from the heat and allow to cool. Serve warm.
Can you batch make this recipe
Double and triple this recipe to make enough biscuits for your get togethers and Sunday limes. You can also freeze them too. They’ll last for months in there.
What to serve with these biscuits
These baking powder biscuits are so versatile – you can serve them with so many sides.
Cut them in half and add your favorite cheese paste or homemade jam. Serve them alongside soups too.
More baking!
Baking powder biscuits recipe
Simple Baking Powder Biscuits
Equipment
- Food processor (optional)
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 55 g butter (cold, cubed)
- 1 cup milk (cold)
Instructions
- Mix flour, baking powder and salt.
- Crumble the cold butter into the flour (the food processor works best to do this).
- Mix in milk.
- Place on a lightly floured surface.
- Flatten the dough to ½ inch thickness.
- Fold the dough into the thirds (fold the left side onto the center and the right side over the left).
- Flatten the dough again to ½ inch thickness.
- Cut out 3-inch biscuits.
- Place on a parchment lined tray with the bottom (smoother) side up.
- Brush the tops with butter or milk.
- Bake for 15 minutes.
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