Small Batch Homemade Biscuits (Print)
Learn to bake buttery, golden biscuits in small batches using simple ingredients and quick techniques.
# Ingredients:
→ Dry ingredients
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150 grams all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting
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7 grams aluminum-free baking powder
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2 grams baking soda
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2 grams kosher salt
→ Wet ingredients
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57 grams unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
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115 grams milk
# Directions:
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Heat oven to 425° Fahrenheit.
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Line a small baking sheet with parchment paper or a nonstick baking mat.
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In a large mixing bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and kosher salt.
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Use a pastry cutter to cut the cold butter pieces into the dry ingredients until the mixture is coarse and sandy.
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Add cold milk to the flour mixture and stir until everything is just combined. The dough should be crumbly, shaggy, and loose.
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Lightly flour a cutting board and tip the dough onto the floured surface. Gently pat the dough together until it holds its shape. Fold it over itself several times and pat it into a 1-inch thick square.
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Cut the dough into quarters using a sharp knife.
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Place the biscuits on the prepared baking sheet, leaving 1–2 inches of space between each one. Bake at 425°F for 10–12 minutes or until golden brown.