Classic Southern Biscuits

How to Make Classic Southern Biscuits at Home

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Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 stick unsalted butter
• 3 quarters whole milk
• 1 cup additional flour
• 2 tablespoons butter (for brushing)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).

2. 2

   In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon of baking powder, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 tablespoon of sugar. Whisk together until well mixed.

3. 3

   Cut 1 stick (1/2 cup) of cold unsalted butter into small cubes. Add the butter to the flour mixture.

4. 4

   Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, work the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.

5. 5

   Make a well in the center of the mixture and pour in 3/4 cup of whole milk. Stir gently until the dough comes together. If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour as needed.

6. 6

   Turn the dough out onto a floured surface. Gently knead the dough 5-6 times until it is smooth. Be careful not to overwork the dough.

7. 7

   Pat the dough into a 1-inch thick rectangle. Use a floured biscuit cutter to cut out biscuits. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving about 1 inch of space between each biscuit.

8. 8

   Gather any scraps of dough, gently knead, and cut out additional biscuits until all dough is used.

9. 9

   Brush the tops of the biscuits with 2 tablespoons of melted butter for extra flavor.

10. 10

    Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.

11. 11

    Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm!