Description
Craving biscuits but out of milk? Explore our biscuit recipe without milk and discover 7 delicious variations to satisfy your cravings. Try today!
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup cold shortening or butter (for dairy-free, use shortening or plant-based butter)
- 3/4 cup cold water (approximately)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Dust your work surface lightly with flour.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined. This ensures even distribution of the leavening agents for perfectly risen biscuits.
Add the cold shortening or butter to the flour mixture. Using a pastry cutter or two forks, cut the fat into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs about the size of peas. This creates those wonderful flaky pockets in your biscuits.
Tip: Make sure your shortening or butter is COLD! I sometimes pop mine in the freezer for 10 minutes before starting. Cold fat creates steam pockets during baking, which results in flakier biscuits.
Add the cold water a little at a time, stirring gently with a fork after each addition. You may not need all the water – you want a dough that’s just moist enough to come together but not sticky. Stop adding water when the dough begins to pull away from the sides of the bowl.
Turn the dough onto your floured surface and gently pat it into a 1-inch thick rectangle. Be careful not to overwork the dough – the less you handle it, the more tender your biscuits will be.
Using a 2.5-inch round biscuit cutter or the rim of a drinking glass, cut the dough into rounds. Press straight down and lift straight up – don’t twist, as this can seal the edges and prevent proper rising. Place the biscuits on your prepared baking sheet, leaving about an inch between each.
Bake for 12-15 minutes until the tops are golden brown. I like to brush the tops with a little melted butter (or olive oil for dairy-free) right after they come out of the oven for extra flavor and a beautiful shine.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 190
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