The BEST Homemade Biscuit recipe you’ll ever try! These easy, homemade biscuits are soft, flaky, made completely from scratch and can be on your table in about 15 minutes! A weekend staple in our house! Love all things breakfast? Me too! Make sure to give my amazing Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes and Lemon Blueberry Scones a try!
Almost every weekend I whip up a batch of these easy homemade biscuits. It’s by far my favorite biscuit recipe and since it’s so easy, we make them all the time.
There is nothing quite like a warm, buttery, flaky biscuit straight from the oven that you can slather with butter and jelly, make into a biscuit breakfast sandwich, or enjoy with sausage gravy. I used to buy the mixes (and I’m sure I will pick up a box in the future again) but with a biscuit recipe this easy, it’s just as easy to make biscuits from scratch.
This easy biscuit recipe has never failed me and after much tweaking it is my go-to biscuit recipe. The biscuits rise up nice and fluffy and the copious amounts of butter ensure a tender, delicious biscuit each and every time.
What Ingredients Do I Need for Homemade Biscuits
Not a whole lot! And I’m pretty sure you have most, if not all, of these on hand in your pantry. The one ingredient you may see in this list that could be a little unfamiliar is the cream of tartar. I use it in my Snickerdoodles recipe and love it in biscuits but if you don’t have it on hand, please, don’t let that stop you from making this biscuit recipe. Go ahead and omit it from the recipe.
You’ll notice this list is very similar to the ingredients used in my scones recipe. My scones call for heavy cream instead of whole milk and a more substantial amount of sugar.
I should also note that my brother makes these biscuits every weekend and doesn’t use the egg, like, EVER. In fact, neither does my little sister. If you want to leave it out, go ahead.
- all-purpose flour
- sugar
- salt
- baking powder
- cream of tartar
- COLD butter
- egg
- milk
Tips for Making Biscuits
- The secret to excellent biscuits is COLD BUTTER. Really cold. Many times the biscuit dough gets worked so much that the butter softens before the biscuits even go in the oven. You want to handle the dough as little as possible because we want that butter to stay cold.
- I use two methods tor incorporate the butter into the flour mixture.
- One is to cut the butter into small pieces, refrigerate or freeze until ready to use, and then use a pastry cutter to cut the butter into the mixture when ready.
- The second is grating frozen butter with a box grater and then stirring it into the flour mixture.
- Both work great so use the method you prefer. Don’t go too crazy here – you want to see small, pea-sized pieces of butter throughout the dough.
- To keep the butter from melting at all, use a cold egg and cold milk as well.
- The dough is going to be sticky so you want to generously flour the surface before turning your dough out onto it. I also sprinkle some flour on top before working with the dough.
- You can either use your hands to pat the dough out, or, if you prefer, use a rolling pin to very gently roll the dough out. I always just use my hands because at this point, they’re already a mess. If the dough is sticky, just sprinkle on additional flour, about a tablespoon at a time.
Can I Use Buttermilk in this Biscuit Recipe?
Yes, you absolutely can and we frequently do. Since buttermilk is thicker than regular milk, you will need slightly more to get the dough to the right consistency. Start with one and one-quarter cup and add more as needed.
To get a nice, tall biscuit, I like to pat the dough out to 3/4 to 1 inch thickness and cut with a biscuit cutter. I ended up with nine this time but depending on who is snacking on biscuit dough, I can get up to 12 biscuits.
Baking the biscuits is super quick – just about 10 minutes is all you need. I like to bake my biscuits on parchment paper but if you don’t have that on hand, lightly grease your baking sheet.
For extra yumminess, brush the tops of the biscuits with melted butter…
And serve with jams and jellies for a serious treat.
What You’ll Need to Make Biscuits
- A baking sheet that can handle the size of the scones.
- Biscuit cutter so you get nice evenly sized biscuits.
- Parchment paper makes removal of these biscuits painless and ensures they come off in one piece.
- A pastry cutter makes quick work of cutting the butter into the flour. Two knives or forks will also work or you can use a box grater.
- A pastry brush to brush on melted butter when the biscuits are hot from the oven.
More favorite breakfast recipes:
- The BEST Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes
- Ham and Cheese Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole
- Baked Cherry Cheesecake French Toast
- Peanut Butter Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
- Lemon Blueberry Scones
How To Make Biscuits
Perfect Homemade Biscuits
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 tbsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 4 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp cream of tartar
- 3/4 cup COLD butter
- 1 egg
- 1 cup whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
- The secret to excellent biscuits is COLD BUTTER. Really cold. Many times the biscuit dough gets worked so much that the butter softens before the biscuits even go in the oven. Try cutting the butter into small pieces and stick back in the fridge pulling out only when ready to incorporate into the dough.
- Combine the dry ingredients in a large bowl.
- Use a pastry cutter to cut cold butter into flour mixture. Don't go too crazy here - you want to see small, pea-sized pieces of butter throughout the dough.
- Add in the milk and egg and mix just until the ingredients are combined. The dough will be sticky but don't keep working it. You should be able to see the butter pieces in the dough.
- Turn the dough out onto a generously floured surface. Sprinkle some flour on to the top of dough so it won't stick to your fingers and knead 10-15 times. If the dough is super sticky just sprinkle on some additional flour.
- Pat the dough out to 3/4 - 1 inch thickness and cut with a biscuit cutter or glass. I ended up with nine this time but depending on who is snacking on biscuit dough, I can get up to 12 biscuits.
- Place the biscuits on a lightly greased baking sheet or parchment lined baking sheet and bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until golden brown on top.
- For extra yumminess, brush the tops of the biscuits with melted butter...
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Recipe originally published May 22, 2012.
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Amy Bill says
This was my first attempt at homemade biscuits and they turned out great! My family did think they were a little sweet but loved the flakiness. What would you recommend if they prefer a more salty flavor? Reduce sugar, add more butter or possibly substitute buttermilk for whole. Not a seasoned cook so I don’t want to make a mistake. Thank you!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
You can omit the sugar if you prefer!
Amy says
I have attempted to make biscuits for years and they never turn out.
I have now made your recipe 3 times and they have been perfect every time. Thanks so much for helping me perfect these yummy biscuits.
Faith Segal says
GREAT recipe — so easy and quick!! Thank you so much. I know this will quickly become a family favorite!
Lara K Hall says
I am a cornbread expert, but I’ve never quite been able to master the biscuits. This recipe made it so easy! The only thing I changed was cooking them in a cast iron skillet. But they still were light and fluffy (just with crunchy, buttery bottoms) and I still can’t get over how much they rose! This page is bookmarked and will be my go-to for biscuits forever. Thanks so much for sharing the recipe and the easy-to-follow instructions!
Marc St-Pierre says
Hi! I always loved biscuits but only had them at restaurants as I couldn’t find a good recipe. I tried this one today and this is the best biscuits I have ever made! They were perfect, moist, light brown top, perfect! This will be our new family biscuits recipe from now on, thank you,
Wendy says
I have tried several biscuit recipes only to have them fail. I tried your recipe this morning and they were perfect. This will be my go to receipe from now on. Thank you 😊
Haylee says
Just made these for my family to have breakfast sandwiches! We LOVED them; so delicious on their own too. Thank you so much for sharing this. It will definitely be my go-to biscuit recipe!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thanks Haylee!
Misty says
Perfect “giant” biscuits! Hubby likes big biscuits and I get 7 big and 1 normal from this recipe without doubling. Everyone agrees they taste great, are light and fluffy and with a thumbs up from the mother-in-law that’s all I needed to make sure this recipe is saved to favs.
Amanda says
I made these for the first time tonight and they were the best biscuits I have ever had! I am definitely keeping this recipe!
Emily says
Not sure why you have to add an egg in your directions. It is not listed within your ingredience.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
It’s ingredient #7 in the list Emily…
Marla says
I made these the other night, but I didn’t cut them I just dropped them by spoonfuls on a parchment paper lined cookie sheet. Let me just say…OMG!!! I have never made such delicious tasting biscuits!!! They were delicious reheated a couple days later as well.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
This makes me so happy! I’m so glad you give the recipe a go Marla!
Diana M McCleery says
I just made two batches of these, and one was gluten free, using Red Mill 1-to-1 Baking Flour. Both came out fantastic, and the gluten free ones smelled extra good while baking. You’d never know there was anything unusual about them. So I’m really encouraging anyone interested in GF baking to give these a try.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
This is so good to hear because I’ve never tried this recipe with gluten free flour. Thanks so much Diana!
Paula says
This is my go to recipe now!!!! They come out PERFECT every time. Thank you for sharing it!!! Thinking about try this with cheese and garlic (Red Lobster) tonight.
Rosie says
Made these biscuits exactly as recipe indicates. THESE BISCUITS ARE DELICIOUS and easy and quick to make. Thank you for sharing this recipe. It is a keeper.
Maggie says
Could you freeze these? Would you do it before or after baking?
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
I haven’t tried but if I were to, I would cut and then freeze before baking.
MaryAnn says
So good better then the store bought,and so easy to make. I know my granddaughter will be making these home made biscuits for her daddy.
Janine says
Hi, is their a milk alternative that would work? I tried with ripple milk & although they tasted yummy, they were flat & didnt rise…
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
I’m not sure if that’s a milk problem or if your baking powder isn’t fresh. I would check the baking powder first.
Heidi says
Hi, Janine. I just made the biscuits using oat milk, and they turned out beautifully. You may want to check and make sure your baking powder and cream of tartar aren’t too old.
Sue says
This recipe is my go to….the fresh baked biscuits don’t last more than 10 minutes in my house
Heather says
I have been making drop biscuits for years now, I thought I would try something different and I’m so glad I came across your recipe. They were a huge hit in my home. Thank you so much for sharing!
Denise says
I made homemade peach jam on the weekend and I searched for a good biscuit recipe. I found this one and made these biscuits yesterday. Absolutely the best recipe ever and I’ve used quite a few different ones over the years! Thank you so much! OH, the peach jam was really good too! 😁
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Oooh! Peach jam! I bet that was delicious on these biscuits! Have a great weekend!
Ditty says
Perfect, fluffy, golden, flaky not gummy at all with a hint of sweetness! Easy to make! Will definitely make again! Big hit with the fam!
Maureen Finlon says
Just to make sure, do you brush with melted butter after they come out of the oven?
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
That’s totally optional Maureen – we do sometimes, but not all the time 🙂
J Ellen Stanger says
I have been hunting for years for a good biscuit recipe, HOLY COW! These were a hit with every single person (including me) that are them. I am cooking for a group this summer ages 14 to 70. The teenagers ate three or more apiece. I was asked to make them again. Thanks for the receipe, my long hunt is over!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thank you SO much!
Jacqui says
This has been my go to biscuit recipe since I first made them last Fall! The family loves them! They are on my table wheather it’s for biscuits and gravy for breakfast, steak and gravy at supper or just as a late night snack! Next up: how about a recipe for good ol Southern Red Eye gravy?
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Putting that on my to-do list Jacqui! So glad you love the biscuits!
Lindsey says
They turned out great! I added dill to mine and ate them savoury with Chili. Thanks for the recipe and video!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Love the addition of dill – yum!
Michelle Fletcher says
Absolutely the best recipe ever! And grating the frozen butter made all the difference!
JessicaH says
These came out perfect. Next time I’ll butter the tops. I saved part of the dough and will try to bake that in the next few days.
Christine says
Awesome delicious flaky and so easy to make! Yummy :))))
Kathy says
These were the best biscuits! I did pulse the cold butter into the flour with the good processor, but followed the recipe exactly otherwise.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
That’s a great way to incorporate the butter! So glad you enjoyed the recipe Kathy!
Denise says
Awesome 👍😀
My biscuits came out perfect and my family really enjoyed them. I had to make a second batch of them . Thank you for sharing.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
So glad you enjoyed the biscuits Denise!
Candybravo says
I have parchment paper but the box says 420 degrees max and your recipe says 450 degrees. I’m not comfortable using the paper with this discrepancy.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Then use a silicone baking mat or don’t use the parchment.
John Santarsiero says
First time making a biscuit , wow, it was so easy and came out perfect ,I also substituted the milk for heavy cream because it’s all I had , I cut it with a tiny bit of water and it was awesome …. Thanks for the recipe , it is now a favorite in my wheelhouse .
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Appreciate this SO much! Have a great weekend!
Grace says
I’m planning on making these for tomorrow morning. For a perfect biscuit in the morning, would you suggest just making them the night before? Or could I refrigerate them after cutting them out and bake in the AM? Thanks!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
They don’t take long to make at all Grace so if you can, I would just do make and bake in the morning. If you’re not going to do that, then I would suggest refrigerating the dough and baking the following morning.
Laine says
Great biscuits. The night before, I shave the butter and refrigerate. The dry ingredients are measured in a bowl too. In the morning it’s fast … and always delicious.
Melissa says
Do these biscuits come out just as well when using 2% milk?
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
They totally work with 2% milk but I do prefer using whole or buttermilk if I have it.
Kelly says
Thank you! They were delicious!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
So glad you enjoyed the recipe Kelly!
Robin Harris says
What else can I use to make biscuits dont have a cutter
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
A glass is what my mom always used so that works fine. She used to dip it in flour in between cutting the biscuits 🙂
Joy says
The instructions were spot on for perfect biscuits. I will say the baking time seemed almost double what you mentioned, though. I turned up the heat to 475 to finish them off. That worked. Thanks so much for sharing!
MK says
Excellent but a little sweet with 2.5 T sugar – will cut down a bit more next time.
Heather says
i think i will be leaving the sugar out of these.
just a personal preference.
Janet Ligas says
Just made these biscuits for the second time, they really come out well. The only thing I would do is reduce the amount of sugar, probably just a personal preference. Thanks for the great recipe.
Travis Black says
I have been on a life-long quest for the perfect biscuit recipe. I’ve tried a lot. These are as close as I’ve come! 🙂 I made as per the instructions… well except for the kneading part. Apparently I skipped over that. I did “knead” the dough somewhat, but probably not enough. They still came out fantastic! Mine were a little crumbly, but that could be the lack of kneading and I may have slightly overcooked them. I don’t care… they were still really good and soft with a nice crunchy outside. Maybe a tad too sweet for buscuits and gravy, but still really good! Thanks for the recipe!
Polly says
I haven’t made a lot of biscuits before, but these were quick, easy and so delicious!! I loved how easy it was with grated butter. I halved the recipe (which was a big mistake because we all wanted more) but it worked well. I also love the butter on top. We ate some with honey and the rest with sausage gravy. It’s a definite “make again”!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Fantastic Polly! Thanks for stopping by!
Rachel says
I will never use another biscuit recipe in my life. These were amazing. I made them bite-sized and they were a hit at dinner tonight.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Amazing! Thank you so much!
Dale says
I had been looking for a biscuit recipe that had a light, fluffy inside and a crunchy outside. This one fit the bill! The only ingredient change I made to the recipe was to use half and half instead of whole milk, as I had some I needed to use up. I sifted the dry ingredients together and used a box grater to grate frozen butter instead of cutting the cold butter into small pieces. I brushed melted butter on them when they came out of the oven and let them sit a few minutes before eating. These were delicious!
Lisa says
YOU are a genius…I have been looking for years for a good recipe. This one is quick, super easy and the biscuits are SO SOFT! Wow! I only substituted 1 and 1/4 cups buttermilk for the milk. Thanks so much for sharing!!!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Fantastic! Thanks for stopping by Lisa!
Anna McEwen says
I have been making biscuits for a long time, these were the best I have made. Thank you
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thanks so much Anna!
Mey says
My four year old loves KFC biscuits so I made this recipe for him and Goodbye KFC. Thank you
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
SUCCESS.
Lucinda Begay says
I love these biscuits, it doesn’t take long to make.
David says
Hello. I made this recipe but the dough turned out to be really dry. I had to add a little bit more milk to it but I didn’t want to add too much. I should’ve watch the video first. I grated the butter (which is the first time I actually tried that). Could that have something to do with it?
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
I think it might have more to do with the flour. It needs to be spooned into a measuring cup and level with a knife, not scooped out of a container because that packs a lot more flour into the measuring cup. That might be it?
Susana Williams says
First time ever that I actually found a biscuit recipe that was wonderful! Light, flaky, and buttery. Thank you! Susana
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
So glad you gave them a try Susana! Thank you so much!
Alika says
Mine didn’t rise when baking. Did I overwork the dough?
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Possibly but also check your baking powder expiration date.
Kathy Keegan says
The biscuits were delicious. I ate flaky biscuits growing up. These were so much better. My husband ate 2 biscuits. He never does. My neighbor put ham on hers. She loves the biscuit. Thank you for publishing the recipe. I only had almond milk and skim milk. Used 3/4 cup of half and half and 1/4 Cup of whipping cream. Next time, I will get whole milk. Decided at midnight, I would make these. I put Manuka honey on my. Over the top! Husband did Apple butter and elder berry jam. Thanks again.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Fantastic Kathy! Thank you so much! You really can’t go wrong with toppings – all sound so good!
Theresa says
Can you use regular 1% milk or buttermilk in this recipe?
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
You can use whatever you have on hand. Buttermilk is a bit thicker so you will likely need a little more.
Daniel Vest says
Best biscuit recipe I have used, easy. Butter is the key to the biscuits quality. I will keep using this recipe. Baking time was 13 minutes.
Chris bushaw says
My first time making biscuits of any kind glad I used your recipe !!!! Turned out fantastic
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
So glad you gave them a try Chris! Thanks so much!
SYLVIA CASTELO says
CAN I MAKE THEM WITHOUT THE EGG
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Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Yep. My brother makes this recipe all the time and leaves the egg out. I prefer it with so that’s how I shared it 🙂
Crystal says
Wow! I followed this recipe to the “T”. I havent had biscuits this good since i was a child. Thank you! This is now my Favorite Biscuit recipe!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Love it! Thanks Crystal!
Laura says
I made these with what we had in the house – meaning 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour + 1/2 cup of bread flour and 2% instead of whole milk and they still came out perfect! Also, we live at altitude so baking is really tricky. I tried these on a whim and they came out great!
Jeff says
This recipe will forever be my go to for homemade biscuits. Since I only use self rising flour, I left out the baking powder and they turned out great. Thanks for making biscuit making easy!
Rick says
Excellent biscuits I used to make 2500 4 days a week but from a mix I really like these from scratch,thanks Rick…
Caren j Barnes says
Hello I forgot to ask with the buttermilk question if you had baked in an iron skillet?
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
I didn’t but you absolutely can!
Merry says
Can you make without the sugar?
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Yes, you absolutely can. Enjoy!
Cheryl says
These are the BEST!!!!!!!!!!!! I recently shared the recipe while standing in line at a local fruit and veggie market when I over heard two ladies talking about biscuits.
I cut my butter in small cubes and freeze it. I use a food processor and pulse the butter into the dry ingredients. This works like a charm. I then dump the mixture in a bowl to add the wet ingredients. The butter stays really cold and the biscuits are out of this world!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
You are the BEST! Thanks so much Cheryl! I’m so glad you love it enough to share ?
Sharon says
I made these today. They were amazing! Thanks for the recipe. Can I freeze the dough for future meals?
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
The dough can be frozen, just like you would pie dough and the baked biscuits can also be frozen if you prefer.
Denise says
Just made these. I doubled the recipe and managed to get 30 biscuits out of it. It was YUMMY!!! I made some biscuits from Paula Deen. I have to say these taste better.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
High praise indeed! Thank you so much Denise! Have a great weekend!
Kimberly Knight says
Can I make this without cream of tart
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Yes, you sure can!
Karen says
Very simple and extremely delicious. Would recommend this recipe to all. Thank you for sharing ?
Brooks says
These biscuits are amazing!! They taste so so so yummy!! The directions are wonderful!! I had no idea keeping the butter cold was so important until I read these instructions!! Thank you for such great recipes and ideas!! This is a great site!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thank you so SO much Brooks! Have a wonderful weekend!
Beverly says
I have not made these (yet!) but to elevate them even further (pun intended), use buttermilk & some baking soda (to make the buttermilk “work”) and you will be amazed.
Virgie Ford says
not once did I see on your recipe how much flour you use you told everything else but you didn’t say whether to use a cup or half a cup two cups you never said how many cups of flour that was supposed to been used with your recipe
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
It’s the very first ingredient listed…
Renee' says
I just whipped these up.. 20 minutes and they were done from start to finish. I did this all with my Kitchenaid Mixer. Used the paddle to mix the dough and grated the frozen butter with grater attachment. Using the Mixer instead of my hands kept the dough cold. I dumped it on my cold floured marble counter.. patted it down with a spatula. The batter stayed cold the entire time and they came out amazing. I’m not trying any other recipe for biscuits again. Thank you so much for the recipe.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
This makes me so happy! Thanks for giving the biscuits a try!
Suzi says
These are absolute phenomenal! I am an avid baker and have been wanting a solid biscuit recipe for a while. I just forget most of the time. I made these to accompany sausage gravy and I can absolutely declare that the combination was utter perfection, which is not something I think I have ever said. I am quite critical. I will absolutely be making these a staple!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thank you SO much Suzi! I really appreciate you taking the time to leave a comment. Hope you have a great weekend!
Barbara says
I’m 70 years old & tried lots of biscuit recipes over the years. This is the very best one I’ve ever found. My whole family loves them. Easy to make & delicious. I’ve got company coming in for the holidays & would love to know if anyone has tried freezing them yet?
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Best compliment EVER Barbara – thank you! I have had readers freeze the biscuits but I haven’t done so. It can be done though!
Mary says
Can I sub Buttermilk for whole milk? If so would I still use 1 cup
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
You can! You’ll need a bit more actually, just add a tablespoon at a time until you have the right consistency.
Tracy says
Definitely a winner! Awesome recipe. I followed the recipe and they do turn out perfect! I have a question… Can I freeze these before cooking? I am willing to try more of your recioes
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thank you so much Tracy! I haven’t actually tried freezing them beforehand but I would assume that would be okay. Please let me know if you give it a try!
Tracy says
Definitely a winner! Awesome recipe. I followed the recipe and they do turn out perfect! I have a question… Can I freeze these before cooking?
Cathena says
Slightly sweeter than what im used to. But very good. They were tender, buttery and had good texture.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
A lot of readers reduce the sugar which, of course, is totally fine and a personal preference. I’m so glad you like the recipe Cathena! Have a great week!
Debbie says
I love trying new biscuit recipes I will have to give this one a try. Thank you for posting never put egg or cream of tartar in a biscuit. But they look delicious. One question though who snacks on raw biscuit dough. Just curious about that one.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
I’d love to know what you think!
ron says
thanks!! all agreed these were the best ever! Made them for Texan friend visiting ! She made sausage gravy and mom made eggs, the butter is the key as this had more than others
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thank you so much Ron!
William Kelly says
One Word….Excellent
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thank you so much William!
Jenny Bell says
I made this recipe today for lunch. It was so easy to make and absolutely delicious. Much better than any store bought biscuit I ever had. Kudos!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe! Thanks for stopping by!
Christina Solorio says
First time ever making homemade biscuits and although not all of them looked as good as yours, they were delicious. I loved the addition of sugar. I used the biscuits to go with Pioneer Woman’s Sausage Gravy for Biscuits and Gravy and everything was delicious.
Thank you
Angelina says
I’m going to make them with butter milk.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
We love making them with buttermilk! Just remember you will need a bit more since it’s thicker.
Tillie says
Very good recipe; like the unusual tiny bit of sweetness. Have made my great grandmother’s biscuit recipe for years and we all still love them just like when she made them, but I have to say, this recipe of yours just may end up on the table more often than hers now. Grandma’s tip for never fail high rise biscuits was to chill the cut out unbaked biscuits for several hours or even freeze them before baking. The secret to her mile high biscuits was to place them close together (or even touching) in the baking pan. They have never failed to rise beautifully every time. Thanks again for the great recipe.
Zackyia says
Absolutely delicious! If you are short on dairy like I was, a substitute of 1 cup water and 1 and 1/2 teaspoons of butter for the milk made it taste just as good ☺️
Jennifer says
I love these biscuits. I have made them about 6 times and they turn out perfect each time. Grating frozen butter had been the most successful approach in my book!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
I’m so glad they are on a regular rotation at your house Jennifer!
Laurie says
Hi Tish, I enjoy your recipes. Just thought I would pass on a little trick I do. You are so wright about the cold butter. I mix my dry & cut in the butter, put it in the freezer or the fridge and let the flour get colder. If I am making them in a day, I put them into fridge. I also like to have a couple in the freezer, for a later date. I move those to the fridge as I need them.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Great tip Laurie!
Alyssa says
I’ve made a few different biscuit recipes and most come out very similar and not too much better than ones made from Bisquik or bought frozen at the store in my opinion. These were sooo much better! I do agree they had a very slight sweetness that I’m not used to but it was good. They’re very buttery and the texture was just right. I made with homemade sausage gravy and they were so good I had to eat one plain too. I had a few leftover and they’re definitely better warm from the oven, but what isn’t?
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thank you so SO much Alyssa!
Tiffany says
We don’t have whole milk in the house, do you think 1% would work?
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Yup, I use it all the time. In fact, any milk will work!
Sarah says
These were easy and wonderful. I tried both with and without the egg and found it much more satisfying with the egg, otherwise they didn’t quite rise enough.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
I love what an egg does to biscuits – I think they’re so much better with it! Thanks Sarah!
dude says
Just tried this recipe and it came out absolutely perfect. Kudos to you for sharing.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thank you!
Brooke Rives says
I just made these delicious biscuits! YUM! Thanks for sharing and I will be making this again!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thanks so much Brooke!
Josh says
This was my first crack at made from scratch biscuits and these were so much easier than I thought they’d be and they turned out great! My family devoured the entire batch. The only thing I plan to change the next time I make them is reducing the sugar a bit. I made these to go with sausage gravy and to me, the biscuits were a little sweet for that combo.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thanks so much Josh!
Sierra says
I have used a different recipe every time I make biscuits for a year from crisco to buttermilk biscuits and this is officially my absolute favorite recipe. I made these biscuits to go with poached eggs and Hollandaise sauce the slight sweetness of the biscuit was the perfect balance to the mild tang of the sauce!!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Yasssss! Thank you Sierra! Have a great week!
Carolyn Johnson says
These were so easy, but mine came out so dry? Ideas?
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Hi Carolyn! You do need to spoon the flour into a measuring cup instead of scooping. If you scooped, you probably had too much flour. Hope that helps!
Lc says
I never comment on recipes I find. They’re sometimes good, I get what I’m looking for. But these buscuits — they are PERFECTION! Thank you for sharing your secrets momontimeout! Next, the sausage gravy.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Awwww, thank you so much!
Heather says
I made these last night and we LOVED them! They turned out just like the pictures. This is my new biscuit recipe, I think it is the only one I will ever use now! Thank you so much for sharing this recipe.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Yay! This makes me so happy Heather! Have a great week!
Doris says
Hello Trish!
This is the first time I am aware of your web site. I have dozens of biscuit recipes and will certainly try this one because it got so many raves. What is the purpose of the cream of tartar in this recipe? I plan on making them tomorrow morning as I have all ingredients on hand. I will let you know how they turn out! Thanks so much!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
It’s just extra assurance that the biscuits will rise properly Doris. If you don’t have it, it’s fine to leave it. My sister usually leaves it out because it’s not something she keeps on hand 🙂
Susan says
You forgot to mention to not twist the biscuit cutter when cutting them out. Go straight down and then straight up, otherwise you lose all those layers of heaven.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Great ip!
Katie says
I agree with other reviewers that this is the best biscuit recipe. I have certainly tried many! I have used it 3 times now. I will use this recipe exclusively now!
My preferred method is to grate the butter onto a plate and put that plate in the freezer for a few minutes. Then I mix the butter with the dry ingredients by hand.
I also pat the dough into a rectangle on my counter and cut it into squares or triangles so I don’t have to re-roll out the dough for the scraps.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thank you so much Katie! Grating butter is a “grate” trick – SORRY! I just couldn’t help it!
Amber says
We loved these biscuits!! Quick to make, best by far!! Kids asked that I make more so they can easy through the week!!!!
Ahileen says
So easy for an expectant mother with a toddler running around! It took me a while to make them but used the advice and tips from the article and comments and they came out great! My question is, how do you suggest storing the leftover baked ones? I made a batch for breakfast and its only my daughter and I
Nancy says
I just made these biscuits. They are the BEST I have ever made. I told my family that I can cross that off my “Bucket”list. I have always been disappointed in my biscuits.(Grew up using Betty Crocker receipts. I did use buttermilk, as I have it and like it. The pan full went in a hurry when warm, with local honey. 5yr old Greatgrandsons got to learn how to use the “Honey Dipper”, and we all loved them! I am 84yrs old, and yes, one can still learn to do things a better way!
Joanne H says
Great recipe – thank you for sharing. I made them to go with dinner tonight and they came out great. Thanks!
Nola Cockerham says
This morning I surprised my granddaughter with her very FIRST biscuit using this recipe. She is eight and has celiac disease so she can’t have any gluten. This recipe worked so well with my Namaste GF flour (from Costco). She just gushed with her enthusiasm and thanks. She ate three small ones. It warmed this grandma’s heart. You can be sure it will not be her last biscuit!!
Libda says
Had a lot biscuits but never with egg in them. Will have to try
Holly McCarthy says
I made these this morning for the family and their friends. I heard only good things about them. I cut the butter and dry ingredients in the food processor to save time. Thanks for the recipe.
Wendy Wulfkuhle says
I live in NC so I know a good biscuit. This was the best biscuit I have ever had, restaurant quality for sure. I didn’t change a thing and won’t. What a perfect recipe! Thank you so much.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
I’m so glad you gave it a try Wendy! Hope you’re having an amazing week!
Jara says
this recipe is killer! i never thought i was a fan of biscuits (probably because my mom only made the store bought ones with that terrifying pop) but i made these today and OMG they have completely changed my mind! they’re so delicious, perfect, wow wow wow. i will probably be making these every week for the rest of my life! you rock!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
I’m blushing over here Jara! Lol! Thank you so much for the glowing review and I am just thrilled you enjoyed the recipe!
Amanda says
I’ve never made biscuits before and I tried this recipe this morning with buttermilk!!! YUMMMMMM! My hubby was eating them up! This is a perfect recipe! I’m craving another for a snack now!!! Thanks so much for the recipe!!
Anita Dykins says
Can you make “drop” biscuits instead of rolling them out with this recipe?
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Absolutely!
Beverly says
I made these biscuits , so delicious. My family couldn’t believe I made them .
Nola says
These look so yummy. I have a dear granddaughter coming to visit this weekend. She has celiac disease, so no regular flour for her. Just wondered if you have ever tried this with GF flour?? Thanks!
Chris Dinehart says
Made these tonight and they were the best biscuits I have ever made! I , too, will add a smidge more salt next time but what a great recipe!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thank you Chris! And yes, definitely add salt if they need it! Have a great week!
Denise Turner says
Great recipe…I placed the butter in the freezer and grated it into the dry ingredients….superb!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Grating butter makes these biscuits EVEN easier! Love it!
Dee says
Let me start by saying that I have always struggled with making biscuits. However, I just made these and they turned out PERFECT! My husband kept asking, “you really made these?” Idk if I should be proud or offended. Lol. But they really were great. We topped them with homemade sausage gravy…yum! Can’t wait to try with buttermilk! Thanks for the awesome recipe!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Be proud! I’m so glad you gave them a try! Thanks for stopping by Dee!
Renee Russell says
I just made these and they were terrific. 1 cup buttermilk worked. I would add a tiny bit more salt and I did not use all the sugar. Only because we are salty types 😉 Great recipe and I have tried many.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
I’m so glad you love them Renee! They are a weekend staple around here 🙂
H Mosses says
Hi
Buscuits are known as scones in the UK. We have these in the afternoon with clotted (extra extra thick) cream not butter topped with strawberry jam – known as A Devonshire Cream Tea. Try it – bet you’ll never swap back! great recipe but only brush the tops. If the sides are coated this stops them rising too!
Krystal says
What do you recommend if I dont have a pastry cutter for the butter?
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Hi Krystal! You can either freeze the butter and grate it OR you can use two forks. Either works wonderfully!
Sarah Dennis says
I have never had much luck with biscuits but these turned out delicious! Thanks!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
So glad the recipe was a success for you Sarah! Thanks for stopping by!
Rachel Madsen says
These are amazing i spiced them with black pepper and rosemary to give em a savory taste and brushed the top with melted butter with italian herbs and sprinkle of salt! They are so good u dont need to add any kind of topper so moist and tastey
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Oooooh! I love this idea! What a great addition to dinner!
Donna Allan says
can they be made a head and warm up in microwave?
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
You can but they are best fresh. If you do want to warm them up, wrap in a damp paper towel and heat in 10 second increments at 50% power so you don’t dry them out.
Mary says
Mine stayed flat, do you know what I could’ve done wrong?
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Check your baking powder – it might have expired. Also, your butter may not have been as cold as needed going into the oven. Hope that helps!
Christy B. says
Another idea about why the biscuits might not have risen is how they were cut. If they’re cut with a cup instead of a biscuit cutter the edges will get mashed down instead of cut crisply. Source? Personal experience. ? I don’t have a biscuit cutter so I use my metal counter scraper thing (I can’t recall what it’s actually called. It’s about 6″ wide with a curled handle?) And make square biscuits. The cut edges rise much higher than the edge that was just hand formed.
I was coming here to comment that I just pulled these out of the oven. “These are the best biscuits I’ve ever made!” And my five year old says “they’re fantastic!”
Thank you for sharing!
Nikki Smith says
I made these for dinner last night and I have got to say, you are so right! This is the best biscuit recipe I’ve ever used and the tip about putting the cut butter back in the fridge until ready to use, priceless! Thank you, from my whole family!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
You are so welcome Nikki! I’m so happy you enjoyed the recipe so much 🙂 Have a great weekend!
Nancy says
Made these yesterday and they are gone. So delicious. Could I add cheddar cheese?
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Yay! You sure can Nancy or you could try this recipe too, it’s AMAZING: https://www.momontimeout.com/cheddar-bay-biscuits-red-lobster-copycat/
Cindy Williams says
I just made these buiscuts and they are amazing. So easy and fluffy. I will have to make these over and over.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thank you so so much Cindy!!
Donna says
I’ve tried a lot of recipes that I have done a google search for when looking to make something in a pinch. I love to try to make homemade everything as much as possible, and biscuits is one of the recipes that iI’ve never had much luck with…until now! I made these exactly as instructed, opting to use the buttermilk rather than the regular, and not only did they come out AMAZING, they are legit one of the best biscuits I have ever laid tastebuds on! This recipe gets an A-plus-plus!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Yassss! Thank you Donna! They really are super easy to make, aren’t they? I’m so glad you gave the biscuits a go! Have a great weekend 🙂
Christy says
I can’t wait to try these!! Do you use salted or unsalted butter ? Thanks!!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
I’ve used both but typically use unsalted. Enjoy!
Wendy Michelle says
Can you use margarine in place of butter for biscuits?
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
I wouldn’t recommend it Wendy…
Nick says
Hi Trish,
This is a great recipe. I’ve been working on my biscuit game and think I’m going to try the cheese grater tip to see if things get better!!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
It is a GREAT tip and works so well! My sister actually does this when she makes biscuits. Have a great weekend Nick!
Cynthia says
Easy breakfast favorite. Made them for my daughter before she went back to college. I actually didn’t have whole milk, so I mixed some 1/2 and 1/2 with my skim milk. It worked. Also…I sifted the flour first. I don’t know if it helped, but it’s the way my mom made them. Quick question. Would you ever use self-rising flour? If so, what would you change the baking powder and salt?
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thanks Cynthia! Sifting the flour is always a great idea but usually people don’t have the time, that would be me lol! I’m too lazy. So yes, self-rising flour could be used. The baking powder would be reduced some but the salt I think would stay the same.
California Red says
Just made these, in my food processor and with 1% milk – meaning that I only mostly followed the recipe and they turned out GREAT! I love biscuits, but as a So Cal gal I did not grow up making them, and have not been successful -ever. These are so yummy and perfectly biscuit-y. Don’t forget to brush with butter, which I did, so they aren’t as pretty but still delicious! Thank you!
sahar says
Hi, can I don’t use the cream of tartar? can I replace it with something else?
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
You can just leave it out Sahar – no problem!
Erin says
Biscuits are my favorite thing ever! These are so flaky and perfect!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Right?? Mine too! Thanks Erin!
Ben Rayl says
These really are the perfect biscuits!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
They really are amazing Ben! I hope you give them a try!
Connie says
Great recipe! I’ve made it several times now and love it every time!! Thanks for all your hard work!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thanks so much Connie!
Haley COLE says
So these turned out so good! I only had half a cup of butter so I added an extra egg and it worked out just great!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Awesome! Good to know you can make that substitution and have them still turn out. Thanks Haley!
Julia says
I always have had trouble getting my biscuits to turn out, but these were amazeballs! Light, fluffy, tasty and they didn’t fall apart when used as sausage sandwich. New favorite recipe
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Yay! We love them too Julia 🙂 Thank you!
Danielle says
Question-could you make the dough the night before and leave it in the fridge pre cut to make them in the morning?
Maria Fish says
I just finished baking these. I love the texture (not crumbly) and flavor. I didn’t have any cream of tartar but found that I could substitute 1 teaspoon lemon juice or white vinegar in lieu of it. I also added a touch more milk to incorporate nearly all of the flour and then just flattened it by hand and cut them into squares – no messy cutting or dealing with scraps. So, thank you for this wonderful recipe. I will make these often!
Tara says
Omg seriously the best biscuits I’ve ever had!!! I’ve tried making biscuits before and have always failed. These came out perfect the first time!! Will absolutely be making these again:)
Sharon says
No need for ANY other biscuit recipe! This one is great! Thank you Trish!
Rachel says
These were the best biscuits i have ever made! Having sausage gravy and biscuits, but couldn’t wait to try them. I have one and they are delicious! Thank you so much for posting this!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thank you so much Rachel!!
Rachel says
I made these tonight for my family. They definitely had a fluffy, flaky texture. But they were a bit scone-like rather than biscuit…..maybe just a bit more sugar than I am used to in a buscuit? But the method and texture were awesome and my kids gobbled them up. I would definitely make them again, probably cut way back on the sugar and see if that gets the flavour I’m used to in a biscuit. Thanks for posting this recipe, we really enjoyed them, just wanted to give my full honest feedback ?
Stacie says
I made these for breakfast this morning. They are amazing! Fluffy, buttery and golden crust on the bottom.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thank you Stacie! They are a weekend staple around here 🙂
Debi says
I just made these this morning. and I must say they taste so much better than the drop biscuits that I’ve been making. This will be my go to biscuits every time.
Thank you Trish
Carol says
Made these today for Thanksgiving, they were delicious! Very quick and simple recipe. Will make again!
Dee says
Can you freeze the biscuits instead of baking them right away?
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
I haven’t tried that Dee but would LOVE to know if you give it a try and it works out 🙂
Jana says
I made these 2x and they didn’t rise either time. I got the butter REALLY cold…I sat it in the freezer for a little while. I didn’t have a pastrong cutter so I used 2 knites/folks to cut in butter. And my oven for fully heated to 450 degrees. Any idea what I did wrong?? They taste amazing but really want those beautiful fluffy biscuits. Help!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Sounds like you might need new baking powder. The butter has nothing to do with the rising – it’s for flavor and flakiness 🙂
Louann says
THANK YOU FOR THIS RECIPE!!!! I am a stay at home mom and have been trying out new things to prep easier and this recipe definitely has help in the chaotic mornings for everyone! I have used it 2x already and have made multiple batches at a time so far. I have even frozen them on a sheet pan and then placed in baggies in the freezer. When I cooked them straight from the freezer, they were still just as good! Thank you again!!
Kathie says
This is a very old page so you may never see this. You can make your own buttermilk with just milk and white vinegar. 1 Tbl. vinegar to 1 cup of milk. Stir and let it sit for at least 5 minutes. Longer doesn’t hurt.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Yep – that works every time!
Amber says
These biscuits taste great! They would be even better if you remeber ALL the ingredients…like baking powder? Buuut…since that’s the sort of day I’m having I will just laugh at myself and try again some other time.
Mireille says
Thank you so much for this Biscuit Recipe. I haven’t made biscuits yet but will. What I did use the biscuit dough for was cinnamon rolls. My husband loves his cinnamon rolls made with biscuit dough. I was looking for a better recipe for biscuit dough and thought I’d give yours a try and I’m so happy I did. I will be using this recipe from now on. Thanks again! 🙂
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Wonderful! We love this recipe SO much!
Cathy says
Can these be frozen and baked later?
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
You know I’ve never tried that Cathy but I don’t see why not. Can you let me know if you give it a try? Thank you!
Lavonne says
Do you have the cheese biscuit recipe like the red lobster one that you posted?
Lauren says
I’ve never made homemade biscuits so off to Pinterest I went! Luckily I found your recipes pinned and decided to give it a go. They turned out PERFECT! I added some Monterey Jack and cheddar to mine to copy a biscuit we’ve had before with chicken stew. Definitely will be my go to recipe for biscuits! Thanks for sharing!
Angelica Morgan says
Made these this morning because I thought they were a different recipe that I’d used before, well Im glad for the mix up because these are delicious. A definite keeper!!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Awesome Angelica! This is my favorite biscuit recipe!
Regina says
I made a different biscuit recipe today and fully regretted it. These were super moist and delish. Thanks for sharing.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
That’s happened to me too Regina 😉 So glad you like this recipe!
Nikki says
Was looking for a new biscuit recipe to try and landed on this one. Just took them out of the oven and they are a hit with the hubs! Success! I followed the recipe exactly. I did use a little trick I’ve learned over the years of making scones (which are VERY similar to biscuits in preparation). I put my sticks of butter in the freezer for about 15 minutes and then use a cheese grater to grate the butter before putting it back in the freezer for another 10 minutes or so. This just gives you very cold and small pieces that don’t require a pastry cutter to use. When I add the butter to the dry ingredients, I just use my fingers to sort of mix and press the butter into the flour. I also don’t bother making circular biscuits because I always end up over handling the dough. I’ve never figured out the trick to keeping the handling time down when making circles :(. So, I just pat my dough into a rectangle and then use a knife to cut square biscuits. Anyway, those are my tips for whatever they’re worth! Great recipe! Thank you so much for sharing :).
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Love, love, LOVE these tips Nikki! I am so going to try this next weekend!
Sitara Abraham says
Okay I am sure this recipe is great, but before I have the chance to read it I’m bombarded by 5 pop ups all about your site. That is annoying and frustrating! And discourages people from looking at your other content.
Megan says
I tried these biscuits and they worked out perfectly! They were delicious and even the kids devoured them. They didn’t even last 24 hours! We will be making them again very soon.
Paul says
Hi you say use cream tartar do you use the powder or the wet one in a jar thank you. Paul.
mtnmarcy says
Perfect biscuits and so easy to make! Delicious!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Wonderful! Thanks so much for stopping by!
Carolyn Dunn says
I’ve never made biscuits from scratch until today. They are fantastic!!! My husband and I ate one as soon as they came out of the oven. LOVED them. Thanks!!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Awesome! Thanks so much for stopping by Carolyn!
Toni says
I made these this morning and it was so easy. They turned out great! Light and fluffy! I’ve been looking for a biscuit recipe for a while and I’ve found it. I used buttermilk instead of milk and put my butter in the freezer while I prepared the dry ingredients. Next time I will reduce the temperature a little because I think my over is hotter than average so they were a little too brown. Thank you for sharing!
Fahmida Alam says
Hi Trish. This recipe sounds really easy and I can’t wait to try it out as soon as my exams are over..
I do have a question however.. Will it make a difference if I don’t use the cream of tartar? I looked for it in a couple if supermarkets here but they don’t keep them. Please let me know.
Carla says
This is the only biscuit recipe I use. For years now. Such a hit in my house. Thanks!
Courtney says
I can’t say my biscuits turned out looking like yours, but they sure did turn out tasty! Thank you for sharing your recipe. I did modify it a bit for my needs (added some honey and ginger, because I like my rolls and biscuits on the sweeter side) but even without the additions, I’m sure this recipe is a keeper. 🙂
Diana Belle says
THANK YOU!!!! 🙂 I’ve made multiple biscuit recipes lately – have had either flops or just were blah tasting. THESE biscuits are IT!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
My favorite recipe right here Diana! They never fail!
Julie Ann says
Nailed it. I’ve been looking for a great biscuit recipe for years and have been trying new ones nearly every Sunday. I think this is the one, they turned out great!
Danielle says
These are delicious! I made a batch and I’ve already eaten two! Definitely will make these again thank you!!
Crystal Mahoney says
Made these and they are perfect. I have never had biscuits turn out right until now. Can they be frozen after cooking to use later?
Traci says
i just made these and they look just like your picture! They raised so nicely and are equally yummy! Thanks for the recipe!
Deborah says
Despite my love of baking, being able to produce wonderful loaves of bread and famously delicious cookies, I have had a defective biscuit gene as long as I can remember! Seriously- every attempt at biscuits failed miserably. I kept trying though- and today I found success! These were simply wonderful. I followed the directions exactly and got the most perfect biscuit I have ever seen! I made sure to use super fresh baking powder and cream of tartar. This is KEY. Plus I barely kneaded the dough and gently pressed into a circle. I kept it thick so I only got 9 biscuits, but that’s enough for my family. I also baked them in a glass Pyrex so they would rise evenly. Thank you for sharing this amazing recipe and “curing” my defective gene!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Music to my ears Deborah! So glad you enjoyed the recipe 🙂
Marcy says
I made these last night to go along with a pot of beef stew. They were so easy to throw together, light, flakey, buttery, and delicious! This is going to be my new go to recipe fir biscuits.
Leah says
so quickly* (sorry for typos)
Leah says
Hi Trish,
I’m a complete novice at biscuit making (my few attempts were tragic), and I’m wondering if I need the tartar? Is it purely for flavor? I have none on hand, and if I can get away with it then I’d like to go without it, because I’m just too lazy to pack up 4 kids and go to the store! lol
Thanks!
Leah
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
It’s not for flavor but you can totally get away with leaving it out 🙂 Definitely not worth a trip to the store with four kids! Enjoy!
Leah says
Okay! Thanks for getting back with me to quickly, that’s just awesome 😀
So, if I may ask, what is the tartar for, if not flavor? I’m sure everyone can see how green I am at this, lol!!! 🙂
Leah
Jennifer Prekopa says
Is it possible to freeze these before baking to bake a few as needed instead of all at once?
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
I haven’t tried Jennifer but I can’t imagine why not. Let me know how it goes if you give it a try!
Emilie says
We love these biscuits! Quick and easy and every time I’ve made them they come out great! I prepackage the dry ingredients in zipper bags to make these even faster. I also use margarine instead of butter and it works great.
Guinan says
I read somewhere that for pea-sized COLD butter, you should freeze the required amount and then grate it with a large size grater straight into the bowl. I haven’t tried it yet, but it seems like a good idea to me!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Should totally work! Let me know if you give it a try 🙂
Meg says
I made these for dinner last night. I easily made 14 biscuits. They were delicious!! I had to put something under the pan to catch butter dripping off the sides of my baking stone. Will make again for sure!!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
That’s awesome Meg! Yep, these are my family’s favorites 🙂
Linda Brinkman says
My Mom taught me how to make biscuits many years ago. The secret is ice cold butter, adding an egg and kneading. I place my biscuits close together on the baking sheet. I bake mine @ 400*F for 12 minutes. Never had a problem. I also make cinnamon biscuits with the same recipe and ice them with cream cheese icing.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thanks for the tips Linda!!
Morgan says
I freeze my butter and grate it using a box grater. Saves me from using the pastry blender! 🙂
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Smartie! Love that tip Morgan!
Dawn says
These do look delicious, but I want to mention that if you don’t have buttermilk, for any recipe calling for it, you can put 1 tablespoon vinegar or lemon into a one cup measure and then add milk to one cup and let it sit for a few minutes. Works great! I even use 1% and have had no problems!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Absolutely! Thanks for the helpful tips Dawn!
Kelsey says
These look SO delicious! I cannot wait to try them…ever since I moved to Australia, I miss busicuts so much (they literally don’t even eat them here!). I always just bought the Pillsbury kind (eek, I know, how gross!), so I’ll have to try my hand at homemade! x
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
This recipe is really terrific Kelsey and it’s hard to mess it up 🙂 So glad you stopped by!
Ruth L says
I have made these biscuits several times now and at the moment have a batch baking up beautifully in my oven! They are quick, easy and really turn out beautifully! Thanks for sharing your recipe!
Warm regards,
Ruth L
Britt says
Can you make the biscuits the night before and store them in fridge overnight? Me and my dear fiance adore this recipe 🙂
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
You can actually bake the biscuits and they will still be perfect the following day. Just wrap them up good!
Jaiyme says
I just made these biscuits this morning and they are amazing! I was out of Bisquick and my homemade recipe calls for self rising flour; which I am also out of. I found this recipe through Pinterest and it was a hit with my entire family. The recipe made 16 biscuits for me. It is hard to find a good biscuit recipe but this one is a keeper.
Thanks!!!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
So happy to hear that Jaiyme! It’s my favorite biscuit recipe 🙂 Thank you SO much for stopping by!
Barb says
I am going to try these biscuits, but would like to know if I can make them ahead of time and keep in the frig. until dinner time. Thanks Barb
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Yep! That should be fine Barb!
Di says
Made these tonite….They are SOOOOO fabulous! Soft and light and buttery, the flavor is divine! They are a huge hit with the family. I do have to admit that I was too lazy to roll them out, and simply blobbed them out on the baking sheet…Even with that they came out great. THIS is the only biscuit recipe I will EVER need. I can’t wait to try it with your sausage gravy. Oh, and I know what you mean about snitching nibbles of the raw dough….It is THAT good!
Terri Hunt says
Very easy recipes. Common pantry ingredients. Love the taste. Will definitely makes these again. Thanks for posting.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
So glad you enjoyed the recipe Terri!! Thank you so much for stopping by!
C. Roy says
I’ve been looking for a good recipe for both sausage gravy & biscuits – I’m so glad I found your recipes. I can’t wait to try them!!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
They are both really yummy and easy too – enjoy!
Allie|Baking a Moment says
Made these for my hubs this morning & they were by far the BEST biscuits I’ve ever made OR tasted! We happened to have buttermilk in the fridge, so I used that instead of milk. They baked up soooo fluffy & tender! Great buttery flavor, too. I’d never seen biscuits made with egg or cream of Tartar, so maybe that’s the secret??? I can say that I’ll probably never mess around with another biscuit recipe again though, this one is IT!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
You are so sweet Allie – thank you! This has been my go-to biscuit recipe for years and it hasn’t failed me yet 🙂 So glad you enjoyed it!
Candace says
I have been wanting to learn how to make good biscuits. I just made these with my kiddos and they turned out great! Thank you! I am planning to post these on my blog, theprekplanner.blogspot.com
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Glad you enjoyed the biscuits Candace! Have a great weekend!
Stephanie says
Yummy! I just whipped these up to go along with meatloaf leftovers. Everyone loved them. They were quick, easy, light and fluffy. The best comment was “THIS is why I don’t like Grands biscuits!” I put the butter in the freezer after I cut it up so that it was extra cold once I got the dry ingredients mixed up. I stirred my egg and milk together. I used salted butter and skim milk. This one is pinned on my go to recipes.
Thank you!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Yay! They’re super easy right? The super cold butter is definitely the trick 🙂 Thank you so much for letting me know how much you enjoyed the recipe!
GinnyT says
I just made these tonight for dinner…nothing beats good ole biscuits and sausage gravy for dinner. The biscuits were YUMMY! Thank you for sharing. Found this recipe through Pinterest.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
I am so glad you found me Ginny and even happier that you enjoyed the recipe 🙂 Thank you so much for stopping by!
Theresa says
In ALL of my years cooking (or attempting to cook! lol!) I have NEVER been able to get biscuits to come out…..until today!! Your recipe was easy to follow, basic ingredients and they actually rose!! Yeah!!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
That’s so awesome! I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe!
Sharon says
I just saw your site via Pinterest, and cannot wait to make these. I knew a sweet, elderly lady that would make homemade biscuits and homemade syrup, then she would turn the biscuit on it’s side, take a butter knife and “drill” a hole halfway through the biscuit and then pour the syrup into the hole. They were out of this world!
I definitely want to try this recipe but use buttermilk.
Thanks for posting this.
Jessi @ Practically Functional says
Mmmm, biscuits and white gravy! These look great, thanks for sharing at The Fun In Functional!
Anonymous says
can u make these without the sugar
Trish says
Sure – it will just affect the flavor slightly.
momphotographer says
they look so good!
Joanne says
I am going to try these, my friend Becky makes her special biscuit recipe and when she cuts them out she uses a heart shape. Made from the heart!
Anonymous says
To duplicate buttermilk just put a little vinegar in regular milk and after a bit of time it will curdle up and be very similar to buttermilk. At least good enough for a recipe. I wouldn’t drink it though!
Trish says
Yep! You can use vinegar or lemon juice – and no, I wouldn’t drink it 😉
Heather Kinnaird says
they look really good, and who doesn’t love a good biscuit
Carrie @ My Favorite Finds says
I was just linking up to Family Ever After and saw these were featured. Congrats! Did you know that to substitute for buttermilk, which I never have either, you can add a splash of lemon juice to your measured milk and let it set a few mins.
Tulip TrueAim says
These look awesome. I made biscuits and gravy last night and my husband said I needed a better recipe. I will definitely be trying this one. Thanks for sharing! Hope to see you at Mom’s Library this week.
Desiree @ The 36th AVENUE says
I featured your recipe on my blog today… Love it. I hope you have the time to come by and button-UP!
Jenny @ The NY Melrose Family says
These sound amazing! I’m pinning them. I normally cheat when I make biscuits. Thanks so much for sharing at Whimsy Wednesdays.
Our Delightful Home says
These look so yummy!
Mrs. Delightful
http://www.ourdelightfulhome.blogspot.com
stacysewsandschools says
My stomach is growling just looking at the pics! I have never been able to make anything more than frozen biscuits! I am definitely Pinning this! Thanks!
Danni Baird @ Silo Hill Farm says
I have never been able to make good biscuits! I’m happy to give your recipe a try! Saw you over at Whimsy Wednesdays. Thanks for the inspiration!
Miss Kitty says
Hi Trish! These look divine! Thanks for sharing your recipe with us. I saw your post over at “Carolyn’s Homework”.
Diana Meredith Designs says
I will definitely have to try these! I usually do drop biscuits because they are a bit easier than regular. Thanks for sharing!
beverly lee says
OH, those look so yummy! I have just started to get the hang of biscuits, but for a long time they were flat hockey pucks 🙂
Michelles Tasty Creations says
Trish, I love biscuits and am always willing to try a new recipe. This one looks delish! Thanks so much for linking up to Creative Thursday last week.
I can’t wait to see what you link up this week. Have a great day.
Michelle
Claiming Our Space says
These look so good. I am going to have to try my hand at making some of our own. I would love it if you would share on my linky party – Tout It Tuesday. http://www.claimingourspace.com/2012/05/tout-it-tuesday-8.html
Stephanie says
As a Texas girl who loves her some biscuits, those look delicious!!
shopannies says
oh my some southern yum there come see what i shared on my blog http://shopannies.blogspot.com/2012/05/yanky-doodle-treats.html
gail wilson says
Yummy! your biscuits are making me hungry! I love a great “from scratch” biscuit!
gail
Kathryn says
Looks delicious! I never have buttermilk, either, so I’ve been looking for a light, fluffy biscuit recipe that doesn’t call for it. Now if you would only share your recipe for sausage gravy… 🙂
Linda @ Two Succulent Sisters says
These look wonderful. With butter and jelly oh, my!! I pinned your recipe. Linda
The Arizona Russums says
Biscuits are my weakness!!! I’m so excited to try these. They look perfect!
Julie {BuildSewReap} says
These look great, I’m glad to find a recipe that doesn’t call for buttermilk. Thanks for linking to the Frugal Girls – that’s where I found you.
Mimi@blueroofcabin says
Yay so happy to find this. My mom makes the best baking powder biscuits that I could never duplicate. Hopefully I will have luck with this recipe 😉 Looks awesome, pinned it.
Maria says
Oh wow these biscuits look so good and so flaky!!! I can never make them like this!
Debbie says
Probably because the recipe for butter has changed. They had more water to the butter now. I only buy Land of Lakes now. Only one that hasn’t changed. Try that!
Recipes We Love says
i used to be able to make the best biscuits… now they never turn out 🙁
Debbie says
Probably because the recipe for butter has changed. They had more water to the butter now. I only buy Land of Lakes now. Only one that hasn’t changed. Try that!
Heather @ Thrifty Stories says
Mmmmm. Looks yummy. We love biscuits too. =)
Jo-Ann says
I am sooooo looking forward to making these bisquits. We love bisquits with a lot of recipe. Thanks so much for sharing this recipe. Blessings,Jo Ann
Robyns View says
They look really nice and fluffy. I am popping over from Michelles Tasty Creations linky party.
twelve-O-eight says
Looking forward to making these, they look delicious!
Tanya 🙂
Kara at Petals to Picots says
Oooh … they do look perfect!
Susan Case says
I’ve been looking for a good biscuit recipe. I will try it! Love our blog. I’m your newest follower. Hope you can visit my blog sometime: Kindergarten & Preschool for Parents & Teachers.
Nicola says
Yum! Can’t wait to try this recipe – your biscuits look amazing. Pinned!
Jenn says
I love a good biscuit!