2 cups all-purpose flour (, packed (if using self-rising flour, omit baking powder and salt) )
1 Tbsp baking powder ((leave out if using self-rising flour))
½ tsp salt ((leave out if using self-rising flour))
½ cup butter, (salted, cut in small pieces (if using unsalted, add ¼ tsp more salt than above))
1 cup milk ((regular or buttermilk) )
Categories
Bread
Cuisine
American
Steps
Preheat oven to 450 F.
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Add butter in smallish pieces.
With your hands (or a pastry blender), combine flour mixture and butter until butter is pea sized and mixture is crumbly.
Pour in milk and combine with a wooden spoon until well incorporated, taking care not to over mix.
Turn out onto a floured surface and roll out dough to about 3/4 inch thick.
Cut out biscuits with biscuit cutter or cookie cutter. Add each to ungreased cookie sheet or iron skillet. Make sure that biscuits touch for higher rise during baking.
Bake for 15-20 minutes or until browned. Makes 7-9 biscuits that are 2-1/2 to 3 inches across.
Nutitrion
Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 470 kcal
Carbohydrates: 51 g
Protein: 9 g
Fat: 26 g
Saturated Fat: 16 g
Cholesterol: 67 mg
Sodium: 1129 mg
Sugar: 3 g
Reviews
Sabrina Blizzard on 2026-03-07 (5 stars): It's the Best Biscuit Recipe Ever 😋
Jennifer Smith on 2026-01-11 (5 stars): This was a great recipe. I know the advice was to use fresher baking powder, I only had really old baking powder because I don’t bake much. My biscuits were so flaky and flavorful.
Cindy Roberts on 2025-12-10 (5 stars): The daughter of Southerners, I grew up eating biscuits frequently but it has been years since I made them myself. One reason is I live in France, where it is easier just to buy a "baguette" for dinner. Also self-rising flour, which I have relied on in the past, is not available in France. However this eveninig, as I had some leftover sausage, I decided to make biscuits and gravy. I followed Sally's recipe pretty much to the letter. The results were just as described: flaky, buttery, fluffy biscuits. My French husband gobbled them up. This is now my go-to recipe for biscuits. I have already shared it with my children. Thank you Sally!
Mary on 2025-10-23 (5 stars): I baked these buttermilk biscuits yesterday for my chicken pot pie. They are simple to make with basic ingredients you probably have on hand. The recipe was detailed and easy to follow. My family LOVED the biscuits! They were saying how delicious they tasted. My older daughter asked me for the recipe. I will be baking these again!
Heidi on 2025-08-30 (5 stars): Love, love, love this recipe! Since finding this one I don't use any others for Biscuits 💞
Deborah Peebles on 2025-07-21 (5 stars): This biscuits recipe was better than buying store brought! The next time I make them I'll make them thicker!
