Homemade Biscuits
Flaky biscuits made with grated frozen butter — little cold pieces in the dough turn into layers in the oven.
Overview
Ingredients
Equipment
- Baking sheet
- Box grater
- Large bowl
- 3-inch biscuit cutter
Method
Preheat the oven
Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment.
Whisk the dry ingredients
Whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
Grate the butter
Grate the frozen butter on the large holes of a box grater.
Work it in
Toss it into the flour and gently work it in until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Add the milk
Pour in the milk and stir until a shaggy dough forms.
Flatten
Turn onto a lightly floured surface and flatten to about 1/2 inch thick.
Fold and repeat
Fold the dough into thirds, flatten again, rotate, and repeat this process four times total.
Cut the biscuits
Cut into six biscuits with a 3-inch cutter.
Bake
Bake for 14-16 minutes, until golden.
Cool
Cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Tips
Nutrition
Storage
Frequently asked
Can I use buttermilk?+
Yes — buttermilk makes them a little tangier and more tender; no other changes needed.
Why grate the butter?+
Grated frozen butter distributes evenly through the dough, and the cold pieces melt in the oven to create flaky layers.
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