Easy biscuit recipes for beginners

1. Classic Buttermilk Biscuits:

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
• 3/4 cup cold buttermilk

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. Add the cold cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces of butter remaining.
4. Slowly pour in the cold buttermilk and gently stir the mixture with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula until the dough comes together. It should be slightly sticky.
5. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and lightly knead it a few times to bring it together.
6. Pat the dough into a circle about 3/4 to 1 inch thick.
7. Use a floured biscuit cutter or a floured glass to cut out the biscuits. Avoid twisting the cutter as you press down to ensure even rising.
8. Place the biscuits on the prepared baking sheet.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes or until the biscuits are golden brown on top.
10. Once baked, transfer the biscuits to a wire rack to cool slightly. Serve warm and enjoy!

2. Cheddar and Chive Drop Biscuits:

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, grated or cut into small cubes
• 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives (or green onions)
• 3/4 cup cold buttermilk

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. Add the cold grated or cubed butter to the dry ingredients and toss to coat the butter in flour.
4. Stir in the grated cheddar cheese and chopped chives.
5. Slowly pour in the cold buttermilk and gently stir until the dough comes together. It should be soft and slightly sticky.
6. Drop spoonfuls of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, making approximately 10-12 biscuits.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes or until the biscuits are golden brown on top.
8. Transfer the biscuits to a wire rack to cool slightly. Serve warm and enjoy the cheesy goodness!

Both of these biscuit recipes are beginner-friendly and yield delicious results. Whether you prefer the classic buttermilk biscuits or the savory cheddar and chive biscuits, they are sure to be a hit! Happy baking!