Biscuits with Butter

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup cold butter
• ¾ cup milk
• 2 tablespoons butter for serving

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 450°F. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups flour, 1 tablespoon baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.

2. 2

   Cut 1/2 cup cold butter into small cubes. Work into the flour with your fingers or a pastry blender until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs with pea-sized bits.

3. 3

   Pour in 3/4 cup milk and stir with a fork just until a shaggy dough forms. Do not overmix; it should be soft and slightly sticky.

4. 4

   Turn dough onto a floured surface. Gently knead 4-5 times, then pat into a 1-inch thick round. Cut out biscuits with a 2-inch cutter, re-rolling scraps once.

5. 5

   Place biscuits on an ungreased baking sheet, sides touching. Bake until tops are golden brown, 10-12 minutes.

6. 6

   Remove from oven and brush tops with 1 tablespoon melted butter if desired. Serve warm with remaining butter.

Tools you’ll need

• large bowl
• pastry blender or fork
• rolling pin
• 2-inch biscuit cutter
• baking sheet

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