Easy Homemade Biscuits

Sometimes there's nothing better than warm, flaky homemade biscuits straight from the oven!

With a few simple pantry ingredients, buttery goodness, and a little practice, you can make homemade biscuits to go along with dinner tonight!

In this blog post, I'll cover everything from tips on creating perfect dough, to getting fluffy centers and easy freezing tips!

The perfect accompaniment to any of our Family Favorite Chicken Recipes or Family Dinner Ideas.

These easy homemade biscuits are made completely from scratch and can be on your table in under 30 minutes! 

Homemade biscuits without buttermilk are best served warm from the oven with a little bit of butter and maybe a spoonful of jam.  

I've included tips for how to freeze homemade biscuits so you can make a batch ahead of time and bake just a few at a time or the whole batch if you need them at a later date.

These biscuits bake up nice and fluffy.  They make a perfect side dish for either Roast Chicken, Cast Iron Chicken Breasts or even Sunday Dinner Pot Roast.

Table of Contents

• Biscuits without Buttermilk
• Top Tip
• Top Recipe Tips for Making Biscuits
• Helpful Kitchen Tools
• Ingredients
• Step-by-Step Instructions
• Cut out the Shapes
• Expert Tip
• Baking Instructions
• Before You Begin!
• How to Freeze Homemade Biscuits
• How to Bake Frozen Biscuits
• How to Store Homemade Biscuits
• Troubleshooting Problems 
• Try these recipes next...
• 📖 Recipe Card
• 💬 Comments

Biscuits without Buttermilk

Making biscuits without buttermilk is a great option for those who don't have it on hand, While buttermilk adds a slight tangy flavor and tender texture to biscuits, using regular milk can still yield tasty results.

When substituting milk for buttermilk, keep in mind that the biscuits may have a slightly different texture. However, they will still be light, fluffy, and delicious!

Try a different way to make biscuits with this recipe for Mountain Dew Biscuits, Honey Butter Biscuits or my Valentine's Day Biscuits made in the shape of hearts!

Top Recipe Tips for Making Biscuits

• You can prepare the biscuits earlier in the day by combining the flour, baking powder and butter together. 
• Then place the dry ingredients in an air-tight container and store in the refrigerator until you're ready to make the biscuits.  
• When you're ready to enjoy the biscuits, add the cold milk and continue with the rest of the recipe. 

Helpful Kitchen Tools

Spring Chef Dough Blender, Top Professional Pastry Cutter with Heavy Duty Stainless Steel Blades, Medium Size, BlackReynolds Kitchens Cookie Baking Sheets, Pre-Cut Parchment Paper,25 Count (Pack of 4), 100 Total Sheets5 Pieces Circle Biscuit Cutter,Professional Stainless Steel Round Cookies Mold Tool with Ring Handle for Baking Pastry DoughnutPastry Brush, Heat Resistant Silicone Basting Brush for Kitchen Cooking BBQ Grill Barbecue Baking

 

Ingredients

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Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut the cold butter into the dry ingredients using a pastry blender until it resembles coarse meal. Gradually add the milk to the mixture, stirring with a fork until a soft dough forms.

Cut out the Shapes

Step 2: Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead briefly to fully combine. Roll the dough to a ¾ inch thickness. Use a biscuit cutter or drinking glass to cut out approximately 12 biscuits. Gather any remaining dough scraps, re-roll, and cut out additional biscuits.

Baking Instructions

Step 3: Arrange the biscuits on the prepared baking sheet and bake until they turn a beautiful golden brown, about 13 to 15 minutes. Let them cool for a few minutes before serving warm with a dollop of butter and a spoonful of strawberry jam.

How to Freeze Homemade Biscuits

I love preparing an extra recipe and freezing the homemade biscuits to use at a later time. 

• Place the cut out biscuits on a baking tray that's been lined with parchment paper.
• Place the tray in the freezer for about 20 to 30 minutes.  
• Once the biscuits are frozen, place them in a freezer safe bag until needed. 

How to Bake Frozen Biscuits

• When you're ready to enjoy the frozen homemade biscuits, pull the biscuits out of the freezer.  You only have to bake as many as you need...which is why I love freezing the biscuits...portion control!
• Place the frozen biscuits on a parchment lined baking tray and bake as directed only add three to four minutes to the total time. 

How to Store Homemade Biscuits

• Allow the biscuits to cool completely before storing them. This helps prevent moisture buildup and maintain their texture.
• Then store them in either an airtight container or plastic zipper bag. Make sure you squeeze as much air out of the bag as possible.
• You can store them at room temperature or in the refrigerator.
• They taste great the next day lightly toasted!

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• Amish White Bread- the very first yeast bread recipe I learned how to make.
• 5 Ingredient Flatbread Recipe - we love using this recipe for wraps, sausage and peppers and easy sandwiches for dinner.
• This recipe for Garlic Parmesan Monkey Bread uses frozen bread rolls to create a fun, garlicy side dish for dinner!
• Homemade French Baguettes - this recipe uses yeast, however, it's ready fast. You only need a 30 minute rise for the dough.

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This recipe has been updated since it first appeared in 2011 with new photos and a new printable recipe card that includes nutritional information. I hope you enjoy the updates as much as I enjoyed working on them!