Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 3/4 cup cold butter, cut into small pieces
- 1 egg
- 1 cup whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C).
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and cream of tartar.
- Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter until pea-sized pieces remain throughout the flour mixture.
- Add the milk and egg, mixing just until combined. The dough will be sticky, and visible butter pieces should remain.
- Turn the dough out onto a generously floured surface. Sprinkle the top with flour to prevent sticking and knead 10–15 times.
- Pat the dough to 3/4–1 inch thickness. Cut biscuits with a cutter or glass.
- Place biscuits on a greased or parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 10–15 minutes, or until golden brown on top.
- Optional: Brush the tops with melted butter for added flavor.
Notes
- For the best texture, use very cold butter and handle the dough minimally.
- If dough is too sticky, add flour gradually until manageable.
- Leftover biscuits can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days or frozen for later.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 246
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 41mg
