If you're looking for a light, fluffy biscuit with a golden-brown crust and a tender crumb, flaky biscuits are the perfect choice. Flaky biscuits are a Southern staple, and they can be served with a variety of dishes, from savory to sweet. The key to making flaky biscuits is to use cold butter and to work the dough as little as possible. Once you've mastered the basic recipe, you can experiment with different flavors, such as herbs, cheese, or even fruit.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
FLAKY BISCUITS WITH HERB BUTTER
Nothing says "spring" like fresh herbs, and these flaky, flavorful biscuits are the ideal way to showcase tarragon and chives. They can be on the table in 30 minutes, which makes them an ideal choice for last-minute entertaining. -Theresa Stanek, Evans City, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 30m
Yield 1 dozen (1/2 cup butter).
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in milk just until moistened. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead 8-10 times., Pat or roll out to 1/2-in. thickness; cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. biscuit cutter. Place 2 in. apart on an ungreased baking sheet., Bake at 425° for 8-12 minutes or until golden brown., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, beat the butter ingredients until blended; serve with warm biscuits.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 229 calories, Fat 16g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 359mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
THE BEST FLAKY BUTTERMILK BISCUITS
We tried several versions of this recipe, including one with double the amount of baking powder. And while the biscuits turned out puffy and beautiful, they ultimately were too dry. So, we tweaked the baking powder amount along with the butter and buttermilk and arrived at these beauties -flaky, golden, tender and moist, just as biscuits should be.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 35m
Yield 12 biscuits
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar and salt in a medium bowl. Rub 2 tablespoons of the cold butter into the flour with your fingertips until completely absorbed. Work the remaining 8 tablespoons of cold butter into the flour with your fingertips until pea-size bits of butter remain. Use a rubber spatula to stir the buttermilk into the flour until the mixture comes together into a shaggy dough. (Don't overmix the dough.)
- Lightly flour a cutting board or work surface, turn the dough out onto it and pat into a rectangle. Fold the dough in half and pat again into a 1/2-inch-thick rectangle. Then fold the dough in thirds, as if folding a letter, and pat to an even thickness. Cut out biscuits with a 2 1/2-inch round biscuit cutter and put on the prepared baking sheet. Press together the remaining scraps of dough. Pat out and fold the dough into thirds again and cut out more biscuits. Brush the biscuit tops with buttermilk.
- Bake until the tops are lightly browned, about 15 minutes. Cool on the pan at least 5 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.
FLAKY HERB BISCUITS RECIPE
Fluffy, flaky biscuits scented with rosemary and thyme.
Provided by Carrie Vasios Mullins
Categories Side Dish Biscuit Breakfast and Brunch Breakfast Sweets Bread
Time 35m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, sugar, baking powder, and herbs. Whisk until mixed.
- Add butter to flour and using either your fingers or a pastry cutter, cut butter into dough until it is the size of peas.
- Add milk to bowl and stir just until a dough forms.
- Transfer dough to a lightly floured surface. Roll dough out to 3/4 inch thick. Use 3 inch biscuit cutter to cut out biscuits. Transfer biscuits to prepared baking sheet.
- Bake until golden, about 17 minutes. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 145 kcal, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 19 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 307 mg, Sugar 1 g, Fat 7 g, ServingSize 12, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
FLAKY BUTTERY BISCUITS
Fresh hot biscuits slathered with butter, topped with a spoonful of jam, and served alongside fluffy scrambled eggs and a salty pork product are the epitome of a cozy breakfast (or dinner).
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Breakfast & Brunch Recipes Bread Recipes
Yield Makes 12 small biscuits
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Butter or line a baking sheet.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Using a fork or 2 table knives, combine the butter and flour mixture until it resembles a coarse meal. Slowly add the milk, stirring with a fork, to the desired consistency.
- For softer biscuits, drop 2 tablespoons of the dough onto the lined baking sheet. For firmer biscuits, turn the dough out onto a clean, lightly floured surface and gently knead just to bring the dough together. Carefully roll out the dough about 3/4 inch thick. Using a biscuit cutter or sturdy glass, cut about 12 biscuits, rerolling any scraps. Place on the lined baking sheet. (The biscuits can be frozen at this point. Freeze on the baking sheet, then remove to a resealable container or plastic bag for easier storage.) Bake the biscuits for 13 to 15 minutes (add 3 to 4 additional minutes for frozen ones), until golden brown. Cool slightly and serve warm.
FLUFFY HERB DROP BISCUITS
I grow many herbs, so I can just go out to the garden and pick them. These biscuits contain my favorite ones. -Melissa McCabe, Long Beach, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 20m
Yield 1 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450°. In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda. In another bowl, whisk buttermilk, oil, basil and rosemary; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened., Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto an ungreased baking sheet. Bake 10-12 minutes or until light brown. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 137 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 208mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
GARLIC-HERB BUTTER DROP BISCUITS
Excellent drop biscuits made with lots of real butter, garlic, and herbs!
Provided by slyorkie
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Biscuits
Time 30m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
- Sift flour, baking powder, white sugar, cream of tartar, 1/3 teaspoon garlic powder, and salt together in a large bowl. Mash unsalted butter cubes into the flour mixture with a pastry cutter or large fork until coarsely blended. Mix Cheddar cheese and Italian seasoning into the flour mixture.
- Pour milk over the flour mixture while stirring until you get a tough and sticky dough. Drop dough by the tablespoon onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in preheated oven until lightly browned, about 15 minutes.
- Stir melted salted butter, parsley flakes, and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder together in a bowl; brush over biscuits immediately upon removing from the oven.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 215.3 calories, Carbohydrate 18.2 g, Cholesterol 37.3 mg, Fat 13.6 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.5 g, Sodium 214.3 mg, Sugar 1.8 g
Tips:
- Use cold butter: This will help create flaky layers in your biscuits.
- Work quickly: Don't overwork the dough, or your biscuits will be tough.
- Chill the dough before baking: This will help the biscuits rise evenly.
- Bake the biscuits in a hot oven: This will help them rise quickly and develop a golden brown crust.
- Serve the biscuits warm: This is when they are at their best.
Conclusion:
Flaky biscuits with herb butter are a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a batch of biscuits that are sure to impress your friends and family. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy side dish, give these flaky biscuits with herb butter a try. You won't be disappointed.
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