Easy Fluffy Homemade Biscuits

Makes 7 to 8 biscuits

30 min

Tall, tender biscuits made with cold butter and baking powder, baked close together for maximum rise.

prepPreheat oven to 425°F / 218°C
prepSet aside a 10-inch or 12-inch oven-safe skillet (preferably cast iron) or rimmed baking sheet
260 g all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled	Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar & salt	Pulse in cold butter until coarse meal with pea-sized bits	Stir in milk until shaggy dough forms	Bring dough together on floured surface, dust with flour if sticky	Pat into rectangle, fold into thirds; repeat twice for layers	Pat to ½–¾ inch thick, cut 3-inch rounds, press scraps together	Arrange close together in skillet, bake 425°F / 218°C, 10–15 min until golden
5 teaspoons aluminum-free baking powder, leveled
¼ teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon fine sea salt
85 g cold butter, cubed
¾ cup plus 210 ml whole milk or buttermilk

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