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3-Ingredient Biscuits Recipe

These 3-Ingredient Biscuits are SO SIMPLE! Flaky, buttery, and perfect for any meal, they come together in minutes!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Side
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Biscuits:
  • 2 cups Self-Rising Flour
  • 1/2 cup Cold Butter cut into pea-sized cubes
  • 6 tablespoons Milk cold, whole milk works best

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Pastry Cutter or Fork
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Rolling Pin

Method
 

Cooking Instructions:
  1. Step 1: Preheat Your Oven - Begin by preheating your oven to 450°F (232°C).
  2. Step 2: Combine Dry Ingredients - In a large mixing bowl, add 2 cups of self-rising flour and whisk to aerate.
  3. Step 3: Cut in the Butter - Add 1/2 cup of cold, cubed butter to the flour and cut until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Step 4: Add Milk - Pour in 6 tablespoons of cold milk and stir gently until the dough just comes together.
  5. Step 5: Knead the Dough - Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead 4-5 times until it holds together.
  6. Step 6: Shape the Biscuits - Roll out or drop spoonfuls of the dough onto a baking sheet.
  7. Step 7: Bake - Bake in your preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
  8. Step 8: Serve Warm - Let the biscuits cool slightly and serve warm with your favorite spread.

Notes

  • For added flavor, mix in herbs or cheese.
  • Store leftover biscuits in an airtight container for up to two days.
  • You can freeze unbaked biscuits for later use.