These biscuits rely on frozen grated butter to create an extra light and crispy texture. The dough can be gently kneaded together, rolled and cut into biscuits using a biscuit cutter or knife before baking, but this method of folding and rolling produces more flaky layers. The final step of rolling the dough like a jellyroll, flattening it, and cutting it into triangles results in triangular biscuits that gently fan apart in layers that are perfect for catching extra butter and jam, or for pulling apart with your fingertips. If the dough or butter feels like it is getting warm or greasy at any point, transfer the dough to a rimmed baking sheet and place in the freezer for five minutes before proceeding.
Provided by J. Kenji López-Alt
Categories brunch, dinner, lunch, pastries, quick breads, appetizer
Time 45m
Yield 8 biscuits
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Adjust an oven rack to the center position and heat oven to 425 degrees. In a small bowl, whisk together milk and yogurt; place in refrigerator until ready to use.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; set aside.
- Place a large plate or small rimmed baking sheet on top of a kitchen scale and zero the scale. Remove the butter from the freezer and unwrap it. Using a flat, open hand, position the butter lengthwise against the large holes of a box grater. Grate as much butter as you can without grating your fingers or hand until you have a total of 5 ounces/140 grams grated frozen butter.
- Immediately transfer the grated butter to the large bowl with the flour mixture and toss gently with your fingertips until the butter is thoroughly coated in the flour mixture and no clumps of butter remain.
- Add the refrigerated milk-yogurt mixture to the large bowl and fold the mixture until it forms a very rough, shaggy ball. Dump the mixture out onto a generously floured countertop and, dusting with more flour as needed to prevent sticking, knead four to five times until dough just holds together. Flatten into a rough 4-inch square with your hands.
- Using a rolling pin, roll the mixture out into a rough 12-inch square, flouring generously as needed to prevent the dough from sticking to the counter or the rolling pin. Using a bench scraper, fold the sides of the square across the center in thirds like a business letter. Flatten gently with your hand, then fold the top and bottom thirds into the center to form a rough 4-inch square. Flatten the square out with your hands.
- Roll the square out into a 12-inch square again. Starting at the bottom edge, roll the dough up like a jelly roll into a tight log. Lay the log seam-side down, then press into a rough 3-by-12-inch rectangle. Cut the rectangle crosswise into four 3-by-3-inch squares, then cut each square across the diagonal to form 2 triangles (for a total of 8 triangles). Transfer the triangles to a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them out evenly.
- Melt 3 tablespoons of the remaining butter and brush it over the tops of the biscuits. Bake until golden brown and puffed, 16 to 20 minutes. Remove biscuits from oven and brush the tops with a little more melted butter. Allow to cool slightly, then serve.
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GamerBoy
[email protected]These biscuits are okay, but I've had better. I probably won't make them again.
oShinigamio
[email protected]I would not recommend this recipe to anyone. It's a waste of time and ingredients.
Michael Sherwood
[email protected]I'm so disappointed with this recipe. I've made biscuits many times before and these were by far the worst.
Mulenga Chewe
[email protected]These biscuits were a complete disaster. They were so dense and dry, I couldn't even eat them.
Waheed Jaan S
[email protected]I'm not sure what happened, but my biscuits turned out really dense. I'm not sure if I overmixed the dough or what.
Sony Mahtani
[email protected]These biscuits were a bit dry for my taste. I think I'll try adding some more milk next time.
Kyarisima Esther
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my biscuits didn't turn out as flaky as I would have liked. I'm not sure what I did wrong.
Mattie Wright
[email protected]These biscuits are delicious, but they're a bit too rich for me. I think I'll try making them with a little less butter next time.
arif rohoman
[email protected]I've tried a lot of biscuit recipes, but this one is by far the best. The biscuits are always light and fluffy, and they have the perfect amount of flavor.
Md Shawno
[email protected]These biscuits are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're totally worth it. They're the best biscuits I've ever had.
Razz
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of biscuits, but these were really good. They were light and fluffy, and the flavor was perfect.
MD Mahim Sarkar
[email protected]These biscuits are so good, I could eat them every day.
Elsie Hinojosa
[email protected]I was a little skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. These biscuits are amazing!
Kh Kashii
[email protected]These biscuits are the perfect combination of flaky and fluffy. They're also very versatile. I've used them for everything from sandwiches to shortcakes.
Hsh Raja
[email protected]I love how easy these biscuits are to make. I can have a batch ready in no time.
Kalema Yasin
[email protected]These biscuits are delicious! The flaky layers and buttery flavor are amazing.
Amrin Hafsa
[email protected]I've made these biscuits several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're the perfect addition to any breakfast or brunch.
Tina Cantrell
[email protected]These biscuits were a hit at my last brunch party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.