Homemade Biscuits
Start the day right with this easy Homemade Biscuits recipe. Perfect for a family breakfast, or a tasty side dish.
Looking for more easy bread recipes? Try Beer Bread, Cheesy Bacon Cornbread Muffins, and Air Fryer Garlic Bread.
Homemade Biscuits
Fluffy, buttery biscuits with all the layers! These Homemade Biscuits are made with simple ingredients and are easy to make.
- Fresh. Homemade biscuits are made from scratch using fresh ingredients, so they have a superior taste and texture compared to store-bought biscuits. Fresh baked is always better!
- Perfect for a Crowd. This recipe makes 40 delicious rolls! It’s great for a large group.
- Leftover. Because this recipe makes so many biscuits, they make great leftovers throughout the week. Or you can freeze the extras for another day.
- Versatile. These biscuits can be served with butter and jam, as a side for soups and stews, or as part of a biscuit sandwich. Breakfast, lunch, or dinner, they are a hit!
Ingredients For Homemade Biscuits
- Instant yeast. I like using instant yeast for this recipe. It helps the biscuits rise and become light and fluffy.
- Warm water. It’s important to use warm water to activate the yeast and help it dissolve properly. Don’t use hot water or it will kill the yeast!
- All-purpose flour. Using all-purpose flour gives the biscuits that just right texture.
- Milk. This is used in many biscuit recipes and gives the flavor a richer taste. It also gives it a perfect moisture. Make sure to cool it to lukewarm once boiled so you don’t kill the yeast.
- Granulated sugar. While these aren’t sweet biscuits, the sugar adds the perfect sweetness and helps the biscuits brown.
- Salt. Use normal iodized salt to help enhance the other ingredients and overall flavors.
- Malt powder. Have you ever baked with malt powder? It adds a subtle but great flavor and helps the biscuits brown.
- Butter. I used unsalted butter for this recipe. It goes in the recipe but also use some to brush the tops of the baked biscuits.
- Eggs. Eggs are a great way to bind the ingredients together. Use room-temperature eggs while baking for better results.
Tips for the Best Results
- Cold Ingredients. Cold butter and cold milk help create a flaky texture in biscuits. Chill your butter and liquid ingredients before using them.
- Don’t overmix. Overmixing the dough can lead to tough biscuits. Mix the dough just until it comes together and then stop!
- Parchment Paper. Use a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent the biscuits from sticking.
- Brush with butter. For extra flavor and a golden brown finish, brush the tops of the biscuits with melted butter right when they come out of the oven.
- Rest. Let the biscuits rest for a few minutes before serving to allow them to set.
- Cinnamon Butter. Serve with Land O Lakes Cinnamon Sugar Butter for a tasty treat.
How To Make Homemade Biscuits
- Boil. Bring a medium-size pot of milk to a boil. Remove from heat and let cool to lukewarm. Once the milk is cooled down, add the water and the yeast and let sit for 5 minutes.
- Mix. In a large bowl, add the flour, sugar, salt, and malt powder. Add in the melted butter and mix by hand or with a stand mixer.
- Knead. Add the milk and eggs and mix until the dough does not stick to the sides of the bowl. About 5-8 minutes of kneading the dough. Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for a few more minutes.
- Rise. Spray a large bowl with cooking spray, place dough into the bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rise for 1 hour at room temperature or until it doubles in size.
- Shape. Once double in size, punch your dough. Place on a floured surface and cut the dough into 40 even pieces. Shape them into balls. Add the shaped dough on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and let them rise for another 30-40 minutes.
- Bake. Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F and bake for 15-18 minutes or until tops are golden brown. Remove from the oven and brush each bun with melted butter, and serve with cinnamon butter.
What To Serve With Homemade Biscuits
I love making this Homemade Biscuit recipe! Serve them with a Breakfast Energy Smoothie, Veggie Quiche, or with Chili Mac. They are so versatile!
Leftovers & Storing
- Store. Store leftover biscuits in an airtight container on the counter top for up to 5 days. They are best fresh out of the oven! Reheat them in the microwave for 10 seconds to get that tasty out of the oven taste.
- Frozen. This makes a great frozen recipe. Once cooled, freeze leftover rolls in a freezer-friendly container. When ready to eat thaw in the refrigerator and microwave for 10 seconds to warm.
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Homemade Biscuits
Buttery and flaky Homemade Biscuits made from scratch! So easy to make and delicious for any breakfast, side dish, or treat.
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Ingredients
- 4 teaspoons instant yeast or 2 packets
- ½ cup warm water
- 4 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ¼ cups milk, boiled and cooled to lukewarm
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- â…› teaspoon malt powder
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 2 large eggs
- 3 Tablespoons melted butter for brushing
Equipment
Instructions
- In a medium-size pot, over medium-high, add the milk, bring it to a boil. Remove from heat and let cool to lukewarm. Once the milk is cooled down, add the water and the yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, add the flour, sugar, salt, and malt powder. Using the hook attachment or by hand, add in the melted butter and mix. Add the milk and eggs. Mix until the dough does not stick to the sides of the bowl. About 5-8 minutes of kneading the dough.
- Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for a few more minutes.
- Spray a large bowl with cooking spray, place dough into the bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rise for 1 hour at room temperature or until it doubles in size.
- Take off the plastic wrap and punch your dough, pour it out on a floured surface, cut the dough into 40 even pieces, and shape them into balls.
- Place them on a lined sheet tray, cover them with plastic wrap, and let them rise for 30-40 minutes or until double in size.
- Preheat oven to 375°F and bake for 15-18 minutes or until tops are golden brown.
- Brush each bun with melted butter, and serve with cinnamon butter.
Notes
- Cold Ingredients. Cold butter and cold milk help create a flaky texture in biscuits. Chill your butter and liquid ingredients before using them.
- Don’t overmix. Overmixing the dough can lead to tough biscuits. Mix the dough just until it comes together and then stop!
- Parchment Paper. Use a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent the biscuits from sticking.
- Brush with butter. For extra flavor and a golden brown finish, brush the tops of the biscuits with melted butter right when they come out of the oven.
- Rest. Let the biscuits rest for a few minutes before serving to allow them to set.
- Cinnamon Butter. Serve with Land O Lakes Cinnamon Sugar Butter for a tasty treat.
Calories: 315kcal, Carbohydrates: 55g, Protein: 8g, Fat: 7g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Trans Fat: 0.2g, Cholesterol: 48mg, Sodium: 492mg, Potassium: 122mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 12g, Vitamin A: 239IU, Vitamin C: 0.01mg, Calcium: 53mg, Iron: 3mg
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