Baking powder biscuits
Biscuits are a timeless classic, and this brilliant baking powder biscuits recipe proves that simple can be sensational!
Ingredients
Method
2) Line a baking tray with two layers of parchment or greaseproof paper. Set aside.
3) In a large bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt until evenly combined.
4) Rub 2 tablespoons of the butter into the flour with your fingertips, until it is completely absorbed. Work the remaining butter into the flour until it is in even pieces about the size of a pea. Gently stir the milk into the flour mixture with a fork to make a loose dough.
5) Turn the dough out onto a well-floured work surface. Pat the dough by hand into a 1cm-thick rectangle. Fold the dough in thirds like a business letter. (For a flakier biscuit repeat this folding a second time.) Pat the dough into a 13 by 20cm rectangle about 2cm-thick. Use a 5cm cutter to make 6 biscuits, and place them on the prepared baking tray. Press together the scraps of dough, cut 2 more biscuits, and place them on the baking sheet.
6) Make a glaze by mixing the cream and melted butter together in a small bowl. Lightly brush the tops of the biscuits with the glaze. Bake until lightly browned, about 15 minutes. Cool on a rack for 5 minutes before serving.
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This Baking Powder Biscuits Recipe is Crumbelievable!
These baking powder biscuits using butter are the ultimate comfort snack, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or any time you crave a warm, flaky treat. Made with just a handful of store cupboard staples - plain flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, cold butter, and milk - this baking powder biscuits recipe delivers biscuits which are light, sweet, and irresistibly buttery. A final glaze of double cream and melted butter adds a golden finish that’s pure perfection.
These baking powder biscuits using butter are different to baking soda biscuits. You can substitute baking soda for baking powder, but you need to use far less soda than powder. For this specific baking powder biscuits recipe you need a tablespoon of baking powder, so you’ll need one-third of a tablespoon of baking soda.
Want to take these baking powder or baking soda biscuits to the next level? Try incorporating your favorite mix-ins! Add dried fruits like cranberries or raisins for a sweet twist, chopped nuts for crunch, or chocolate chips for an indulgent treat. Feeling adventurous? Combine all three for a biscuit that’s bursting with flavour and texture!
Looking for more biscuit inspiration? Explore our collection of global baked delights - from fabulously flaky French chocolate croissants to sensational Scottish shortbread, and tremendously tasty traditional Greek walnut sugar biscuits called kourabiedes - and discover the joy of baking at home!
