Fluffy Baking Powder Biscuits

Note: I first posted this recipe 3 years ago….(has it really been that long!?), but have been getting some requests for it. I’ve modified the recipe over the years, so it was time for an update!

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Biscuits. Glorious biscuits. I have been a carboholic since the day that I was born, and unfortunately (or maybe fortunately?) my 3-year-old son seems to have inherited the same gene. Since his diet pretty much consists of bread, bread and more bread, I like to make sure that anything I make is homemade, and then I can get sneaky and throw in some whole wheat flour or ground flax. Anything to make it somewhat healthy.

There are two things I love about these baking powder biscuits: 1) They are super versatile. I regularly throw in ground flax, dried herbs, or cheddar (or a combination thereof). 2) They are pretty much the fastest fresh bread-type item that you can make. From bowl to table in under 25 minutes makes them a staple recipe in my repertoire.

Make sure your baking powder hasn’t expired (been there, done that), and that your butter is very cold. I usually use almond milk in lieu of cow’s milk and I’m sure that any other non-dairy milk substitute will work just as well.

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Fluffy Baking Powder Biscuits

Course: Side Dish

Servings: 6 -8 biscuits

Author: The Gourmet Housewife

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp white sugar
• 1/3 cup cold butter cubed
• 3/4 cup grated Cheddar cheese optional
• 3 tbsp dried or fresh herbs or ground flax (optional)
• 1 cup cold milk dairy or non-dairy

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 425°F. Lightly grease a baking sheet and set aside.
• In a large bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse meal. Stir in cheese and/or herbs or flax (if using). Gradually stir in milk until dough pulls away from the side of the bowl.
• Turn out onto a floured surface, and knead 15 to 20 times. Pat dough out to 1 inch thick. Cut biscuits with a 3-inch round cutter or glass. Repeat until all dough is used.
• Place biscuits onto prepared baking sheet. Bake for 13 to 15 minutes, or until biscuits are fluffy and edges begin to brown.