Biscuits

 Biscuits Preparation Directions

1. Gather Ingredients:

   • 2 cups all-purpose flour (plus extra for dusting)
   • 2 tablespoons baking powder
   • 1 scant tablespoon sugar
   • 1 teaspoon salt
   • 5 tablespoons cold, unsalted butter
   • 1 cup whole milk

2. Preheat Oven:

   • Set the oven to 425°F.

3. Mix Dry Ingredients:

   • Sift together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt in a large mixing bowl.

4. Process Butter:

   • Transfer the mixture to a food processor. Cut butter into small pieces, add to the flour, and pulse 5-6 times until it looks like rough crumbs.
   • Alternative: Cut butter into the flour in the mixing bowl using a fork or pastry cutter.

5. Form Dough:

   • Return the mixture to the bowl, add milk, and stir with a fork until it forms a rough ball.

6. Knead Dough:

   • Turn the dough onto a floured surface and pat it into a rectangle about 1 inch thick.
   • Fold it over and gently pat it down again. Repeat this step.

7. Rest Dough:

   • Cover the dough loosely with a kitchen towel and let it rest for 30 minutes.

8. Shape Biscuits:

   • Pat the dough into a rectangle roughly 10 inches by 6 inches.
   • Use a floured glass or biscuit cutter to cut out biscuits. Do not twist the cutter.

9. Bake:

   • Place biscuits on a cookie sheet and bake for 10-15 minutes until golden brown.