Flaky Biscuits Recipe
🕒 Total Time: 30 minutes
🥄 Prep Time: 20 minutes
🔥 Cook Time: 10 minutes
🍽️ Yield: 15 biscuits
Description:
Make and share this Flaky Biscuits recipe, a delightful treat that’s easy to whip up in no time.
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 2 cups | Unbleached all-purpose flour |
| 1 tbsp | Baking powder |
| 3/4 tsp | Salt |
| 5 tbsp | Unsalted butter |
| 2 tbsp | Butter |
| 3 tbsp | Vegetable shortening |
| 3/4 cup | Buttermilk |
Instructions:
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Preheat Oven: Place a rack in the center of your oven and preheat it to 450°F (232°C).
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Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl or food processor fitted with a steel blade, mix the flour, baking powder, and salt.
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Add Fats: Add the cold butter and shortening. Using your fingertips, a pastry blender, or the food processor, mix or process the butter and shortening into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles dry oatmeal.
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Incorporate Buttermilk: If using a food processor, transfer the mixture to a large bowl. Stir in the buttermilk with a rubber spatula or fork until the dry ingredients are just moistened.
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Shape the Dough: Let the dough rest for 1 minute, then transfer it onto a floured work surface. Gently roll the dough into a rough 6-by-10-inch rectangle that is 1/2-inch thick.
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Cut Biscuits: With a knife, cut the rectangle three times across and five times down to form 15 rectangular biscuits measuring 2″x2″.
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Prepare Baking Sheet: Place the dough pieces 1 1/2 inches apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Brush the tops of the dough with melted butter or milk.
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Bake: Bake the biscuits until they are lightly browned, typically for 10 to 12 minutes.
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Serve: Serve the biscuits immediately for the best flavor and texture.
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Storage: For leftovers, allow them to cool, then wrap them with plastic wrap and freeze as soon as possible.
Tips:
- Keep Things Cold: Ensure the butter and shortening remain cold so they don’t melt into the dough. Refrigerate the dough if it starts to get soft while working it.
- Work Quickly and Gently: Handle the dough with care, mixing only as much as necessary to incorporate the ingredients. Overworking the dough can lead to tough biscuits due to gluten development.
Enjoy these flaky biscuits as a perfect accompaniment to any meal or as a delightful snack any time of the day!
