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Golden-brown Southern biscuits stacked on a plate

How to Grow Perfect Biscuits in 5 Minutes

This recipe promises perfect biscuits in just 5 minutes, perfect for a quick breakfast or a last-minute addition to any meal.
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Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 8 minutes
Servings: 8 biscuits
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup milk
  • 0.5 cup butter, melted

Equipment

  • large bowl
  • whisk
  • baking sheet
  • measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) and lightly grease a baking sheet.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
Mixing and Baking
  1. Pour the milk and melted butter into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
  2. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each biscuit.
  3. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown and cooked through.

Notes

For extra flaky biscuits, use very cold butter cut into small pieces and gently fold into the dry ingredients before adding milk.