Nothing is better than the taste of a warm flaky homemade buttermilk biscuit. These six ingredients made from scratch delectable biscuits are virtually foolproof and easy enough to make during the week.
With the exception of buttermilk, all of the ingredients are simple pantry staples, and buttermilk can be made with milk and lemon juice or vinegar. I love to serve them with stew, soup, country gravy, and sausage gravy. Enjoy them for dessert with Strawberry Sauce and Homemade Whipped Cream, or serve them up proud with my chicken pot pie soup.
Why these biscuits work!
- With 6 simple ingredients that you may already have on hand, you can have these on the table in less than 30 minutes. Your loved ones will be singing your accolades.
- This homemade biscuit recipe has only all-natural ingredients. No preservatives or artificial flavor like you get in those canned biscuits. You can definitely feel good about feeding your family these yummy goodies.
- Nothing spells comfort like a batch of homemade biscuits with flaky layers. They are delicious with stew, soup, fried chicken, or fried fish. Top with your choice of butter, honey, jam, jelly, honey butter, preserves, or even lightly sweetened cream cheese.
How to make Homemade Biscuits
Start by whisking all the dry ingredients together in a large mixing bowl. Then cut the butter in with a pastry blender or fork. Now add the milk and stir just until combined. Move the dough to a lightly floured surface and pat it out gently into a rectangle. Do not use a rolling pin, as it will make the dough tough. Then fold it over on itself and turn it about 90 degrees. Now pat it out again and fold it over on itself and turn it about 90 degrees. Repeat this one more time, then pat it out to about 1 inch thick. Cut the biscuits and place them on a small baking sheet covered with parchment paper. Finally, bake for about 12 minutes. If desired, brush with melted butter.
Recipe notes and tips
- Biscuits call for very cold butter and well-chilled milk. Therefore before starting, throw the butter in the freezer for a few minutes and leave the buttermilk chilling till you need it.
- Always measure flour by spooning it into the measuring cup and leveling it off with a table knife.
- Make your own buttermilk by mixing together a scant 3/4 cup of milk and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or 1 tablespoon of white vinegar. Let sit for 5 minutes and before mixing with the flour/butter mixture.
- The dough should be handled as gently as possible to make sure that the end result is light, flaky, buttery biscuits.
- Lightly flour the biscuit cutter, glass, or cookie cutter. Cut by going straight down into the dough. Do not twist at all. Lift up and place on the baking sheet. If the dough does not release from the cutter, then ever so gently push it out with a finger or two.
- Place the biscuits on the baking sheet shoulder to shoulder. This will help them rise a little higher.
- Biscuit dough is best baked right after mixing and cutting, although in a pinch, you can refrigerate the cut biscuits for about 1 hour before baking.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days and in the fridge for an additional 3 days.
- Flash freeze the biscuit first so they do not stick together. Then freeze for up to 2 months in a heavy-duty freezer bag. Thaw in the fridge overnight so condensation does not develop on the freezer bag.
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Easy Homemade Biscuit Recipe
These flaky, buttery Homemade Biscuits are pure comfort food. Enjoy with sausage gravy, fresh jam, stews, soups, and apple butter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 9 servings
- Category: bread
- Method: bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter well chilled and cut into small cubes
- ¾ cup buttermilk chilled
- 2–3 tablespoons unsalted butter melted (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- Cut the butter in with a pastry knife. Stir in the chilled milk mixing just enough to combine.
- Transfer to a floured work surface. Using your hands, pat it out. Fold it over on itself and turn it about 90 degrees. Pat it out again and fold it over on itself and turn it about 90 degrees. Repeat this one more time, then pat it out to about 1 inch thick.
- Flour a 2 1/4 inch biscuit butter. Cut the biscuits as close together as possible. Do not twist the cutter. Gently rework any dough, cutting as many biscuits as possible. Place them side by side on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. If desired, brush with melted butter.
Notes
- Biscuits call for very cold butter and well-chilled milk. Therefore before starting, throw the butter in the freezer for a few minutes and leave the buttermilk chilling till you need it.
- Always measure flour by spooning it into the measuring cup and leveling it off with a table knife.
- Make your own buttermilk by mixing together a scant 3/4 cup of milk and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or 1 tablespoon of white vinegar. Let sit for 5 minutes and before mixing with the flour/butter mixture.
- The dough should be handled as gently as possible to make sure that the end result is light, flaky, buttery biscuits.
- Lightly flour the biscuit cutter, glass, or cookie cutter. Cut by going straight down into the dough. Do not twist at all. Lift up and place on the baking sheet. If the dough does not release from the cutter, then ever so gently push it out with a finger or two.
- Place the biscuits on the baking sheet shoulder to shoulder. This will help them rise a little higher.
- Biscuit dough is best baked right after mixing and cutting, although in a pinch, you can refrigerate the cut biscuits for about 1 hour before baking.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days and in the fridge for an additional 3 days.
- Flash freeze the biscuit first so they do not stick together. Then freeze for up to 2 months in a heavy-duty freezer bag. Thaw in the fridge overnight so condensation does not develop on the freezer bag.
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Kira
Now these were absolutely delicious! The kids loved making these with me.
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Zab Zaria
This is my new go-to recipe for biscuits. They were light and fluffy like my grandma used to make.
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Sandra
This turned out really good!! Thanks for the recipe!
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Beth Pierce
My pleasure, Sandra!
Jenny
These sound like what we would call scones here in the UK – delicious sweet or savoury!
Fareeha Usman
Thanks for sharing this. I was looking for a good recipe for home made biscuits for my kids
Melissa Cushing
My grandmother made the most delicious of buttermilk biscuits, and these are just as yummy. Thanks for the great biscuit recipe.
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Erin | Dinners, Dishes and Dessert
Looks absolutely delicious! Can’t wait to make this!
JM
Your homemade biscuits recipe looks amazing, thank you for the detailed instructions and tips, I can’t wait to try it out!
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Yeah Lifestyle
We tried this recipe out, it was really simple to follow and they turned out to be delicious and the whole family enjoyed them
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Beth Pierce
Thanks! So happy to hear that!
Gennifer Rose
So buttery and perfectly flaky – yum! The best for family gatherings!
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Lavanda
Yum, those biscuits look so delicious! I love homemade biscuits.
Monidipa Dutta
Your biscuits recipe is amazing! I really appreciate how detailed and easy-to-follow your instructions are. The pictures you’ve included make it even better. I also like how you’ve explained the science behind the ingredients. You’ve truly made baking homemade biscuits a breeze!
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Beth Pierce
Thanks, Monidipa!
Indu
These buttermilk biscuits are tempting me to taste right now. Will note down the recipe.
Alita
Awesome biscuits. I almost cannot belive that you can make somthing delish like this with only 6 simple ingredients.
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Beth Pierce
I agree entirely!
Karen
These biscuits omg they look delicious!!! I can’t wait to make your biscuits, the recipe is very easy to follow, thank you so much.
Samantha Donnelly
We had biscuits when we were in America and fell in love with them and never had them since. I am definitely going to be trying this recipe out.
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Lisa
Yum yum, those biscuits look so fluffy and delicious in your pictures! I’d love to make these! They can be paired with so many dishes!
Melissa Cushing
I love homemade biscuits as my grandmother made the absolute best when I was a kid. These look really good and pinning this recipe 😉
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Beth Pierce
Thanks Melissa! I hope you enjoy them! They are delicious!
Everything Enchanting
These homemade biscuits look so yummy 😍 I can’t wait to give this recipe a try!
Swathi
Homemade biscuits with melted butter are so yummy. My family just loved these biscuits. Thanks for all the useful tips.
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Sara LaFountain
My kids made these biscuits themselves and everyone loved them! So delicious!
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Abida
The Homemade Biscuits are absolutely awesome. You’re a great cook!
Lynndee
Those biscuits look good. I have to make some for breakfast!
Rosey
Oh my goodness homemade biscuits are so good. My grandma used to make them weekly.
Tasheena
My family loves these biscuits. I can’t wait to make them again.
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Mary
I don’t cook biscuits often, and we usually get the mix or the refrigerated dough. I’ll have to make these from scratch next time!
Richelle Milar
Wow! That looks absolutely delicious and tasty! I would really love to try this recipe!
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Kathy
These look really good. Homemade biscuits are the best. I’ll have to try out your recipe.
Terri Steffes
That recipe looks good and I love your technique. We always shape our dough into a rectangle and cut our biscuits into squares for a time saver.
Claudia
I love that you can make a delicious biscuit like this with only 6 simple ingredients. My kids loved them too
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LOURAINE
Hi! With a total prep and bake time of 30 minutes I am sold! Thanks!
Tara
I love the rise in these biscuits. My family just loved them! I served them with some homemade strawberry jam. Delicious!
Joline
I love making homemade biscuits. We usually put cheddar cheese in ours and pair them with fried chicken!
Amber Myers
These would be dangerous for me to make. I’d eat so many. I just love biscuits! They look delicious.
Jennifer
These are amazing! I’ve never been able to make anything from scratch involving dough because my OCD would kick in and I’d knead them too much. Forced myself to keep it in check and they turned out great!
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Beth Pierce
Thanks Jennifer! So glad that it worked well for you!
Natalie
Homemade biscuits are way better than store bought! These are easy & turn out so soft & buttery!
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katerina
I am loving these homemade biscuits! They are amazing!
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Sarah
I live for a great flaky biscuit and this one is just delicious! A weekend staple in my household
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AISilva
Love the look of these biscuits! So soft and flakey, I can practically taste them. I can’t wait to make these homemade biscuits.
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Sarah
These are super versatile. My favorite is with biscuits and gravy for breakfast, but they are great as a dinner roll too.
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Kim
This is going to be fantastic for breakfast tomorrow morning. Thank you for the extra information on making my own buttermilk substitute. I won’t have to make a special trip to the store. I’m drooling already!
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Pavani
I was planning to make homemade biscuits and found this 6 ingredient recipe. They turned out buttery and flaky. My whole family loved them. Thank you for this amazing recipe.
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Alisha
Delicious – and very easy to make.
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Stephanie
I made these to go with a breakfast, sausage gravy and they were amazing.
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Jim
Nice recipe
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Rachel
Love how easy these are and they’re so flaky and delicious!
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Emily
These were some of the best biscuits I’ve ever had! Thanks for all of the great tips for making these!
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Elizabeth
Oh my goodness these are incredible! Super buttery and with an amazing flaky texture. Thanks for a great recipe!
Beth
These biscuits are so delicious! Flaky and perfect. Thanks for a great biscuit recipe!
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Gail
Looks like perfection to me and I’d gobble these up a lot! Need to make this soon!
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Biana
These biscuits look heavenly, it’s amazing that you need so few ingredients to make them! Will be making them very soon.
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Anjali
These biscuits turned out amazingly well!! They were super flaky and buttery and were the perfect side dish for our dinner this evening! Yum!
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Claudia
These biscuits are better than any other, we love them with butter and raspberry jam for breakfast these are so delicious
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Michelle
These biscuits look incredibly light and flaky! Can’t wait to try them out this weekend!
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Sue
The guys in my family are biscuit fanatics – they went crazy for these! Thank you for this great recipe!
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Frances Mangum Davis
sounds very good. I feel one thing that the less the dough is moved around the flaker the biscuits. Right? I have not made them yet will try this weekend.
Beth Pierce
Yes handle the dough gently and do not overwork it.
Sara
Served these with dinner last night and they were a hit all around the table! Perfectly light and fluffy and hands down delicious!
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Amanda Livesay
These biscuits are so flaky and perfect!
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Catalina
I would like to start the day with these biscuits! They look amazingly delicious!
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Catalina
I’ve made them for my Sunday brunch and my family loved them so much!
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Beth Pierce
Thanks, Catalina! I am so glad that you enjoyed them!
Cathy
These are perfectly light and flaky!
Beti
Soft, buttery and incredibly delicious! These biscuits were a HUGE hit at our house!
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katerina
YUM! These homemade biscuits are AMAZING!!
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Erin
These homemade biscuits are mouth watering!
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