Milk and Butter Biscuits
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour≈ $2.00
- 1 tablespoon sugar≈ $0.10
- 1 teaspoon salt≈ $0.10
- 1 tablespoon baking powder≈ $0.20missing
- 1/2 cup cold butter, cut into small pieces≈ $0.65
- 3/4 cup cold milk≈ $1.00
Prices are rough US grocery estimates per ingredient and may vary by store and season.
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- 2
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder.
- 3
Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- 4
Make a well in the center and pour in the cold milk. Stir with a fork just until a shaggy dough forms. Do not overmix.
- 5
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead 5-6 times until it just comes together. Pat or roll the dough to about 3/4-inch thickness.
- 6
Cut out biscuits using a 2-inch round cutter, pressing straight down. Rework scraps once if needed.
- 7
Place biscuits on an ungreased baking sheet, about 1 inch apart.
- 8
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown on top and bottom. Serve warm.