Easy Homemade Butter Biscuits

Easy Homemade Butter BiscuitsHome/Easy Recipes/Easy Homemade Butter BiscuitsEasy RecipesEasy Homemade Butter BiscuitsJune 25, 2026•By Tech Us Daily•2 min readThese buttery homemade biscuits are soft, fluffy, and golden on the outside with tender, flaky layers inside. They’re perfect for breakfast, afternoon tea, or served warm with butter, jam, or honey.🛒 Ingredients🥣 Dry Ingredients2½ cups (315 g) all-purpose flour1 tbsp baking powder½ tsp salt2 tbsp sugar (optional, for a slightly sweeter biscuit)🧈 Wet Ingredients½ cup (115 g) cold unsalted butter, cubed¾ cup (180 ml) cold milk1 egg1 tsp lemon zest (optional)✨ For Brushing1 egg yolk1 tbsp milk👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions1️⃣ Prepare the Dough🥣 In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.🧈 Add the cold butter cubes.👉 Rub the butter into the flour using your fingertips or a pastry cutter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.2️⃣ Mix the Wet Ingredients🥛 In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, and lemon zest.➡️ Pour into the flour mixture.🥄 Stir gently until a soft dough forms. Avoid overmixing.3️⃣ Shape the Dough🌾 Lightly flour your work surface.➡️ Turn out the dough and gently pat it into a 1-inch (2.5 cm) thick rectangle.🔄 Fold it over 2–3 times to create flaky layers.📏 Pat it back to 1-inch thickness.4️⃣ Cut the Biscuits🔵 Use a round biscuit cutter or glass to cut out circles.🍪 Place the biscuits on a parchment-lined baking tray, leaving a little space between each one.5️⃣ Brush the Tops🥚 Mix the egg yolk with 1 tablespoon of milk.🖌️ Brush the tops of the biscuits for a beautiful golden finish.6️⃣ Bake🔥 Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).⏲️ Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the tops are puffed and golden brown.7️⃣ Serve🧈 Let the biscuits cool for 5 minutes.🍯 Serve warm with butter, jam, honey, or your favorite spread.💡 Tips✅ Keep the butter very cold for the flakiest texture.✅ Do not overwork the dough, or the biscuits may become dense.✅ Twist-free cuts help the biscuits rise evenly.✅ Bake immediately after cutting for the best rise.❓Q & AQ: Can I make the dough ahead of time?✅ Yes. Refrigerate the prepared dough for up to 24 hours before baking.Q: Can I freeze the biscuits?✅ Absolutely. Freeze unbaked biscuits for up to 2 months and bake directly from frozen, adding 2–3 extra minutes.Q: Why didn’t my biscuits rise well?✅ Make sure your baking powder is fresh, your butter is cold, and avoid overmixing the dough.🍽️ Servings & NutritionServings: 10–12 biscuitsApproximate Nutrition (Per Biscuit):🔥 Calories: 180🥖 Carbohydrates: 22 g🧈 Fat: 9 g💪 Protein: 4 g🍬 Sugar: 2 g🧂 Sodium: 180 mg