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Always Perfect Biscuits Recipe

Fluffy, melt-in-your-mouth biscuits that are guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser! Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a comforting side dish, these biscuits are so easy to make, even beginners will succeed. Triple the recipe (yes, really!) for a family feast or generous leftovers – perfect for enjoying with country gravy or sweet jam the next day. Get ready for biscuit perfection!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 314 kcal
Protein 10g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Always Perfect Biscuits

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 0 Cream Of Tartar
  • 0 Sugar
  • 1/2 cup cold unsalted margarine
  • 1/4 cup cold milk
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup buttermilk

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How to Make Always Perfect Biscuits

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C).
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour, 4 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon salt.
  3. Cut in 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted margarine using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients. Pour in 1 cup buttermilk and 1/4 cup cold milk into the well.
  5. Gently stir the dough with a fork until it just begins to come together. Do not overmix.
  6. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently press together.
  7. Pat or roll the dough to 3/4 inch thickness.
  8. Use a 2-inch biscuit cutter or a knife to cut out biscuits.
  9. Place biscuits onto an ungreased baking sheet.
  10. Bake for 9-12 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

26 g

Sugar

6g

Fat

16g

Carbs

11g

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