Everyone needs a foolproof biscuit recipe! These tender, fluffy biscuits are flaky, delicious and so easy to make. Serve fresh from the oven with butter and jam or use them as a base for strawberry shortcake. They’re ideal for biscuits and gravy and make delectable Thanksgiving leftover turkey sandwiches. Note: The liquid has been reduced as per user feedback on June 11, 2021.
Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar and salt. Cut in butter with pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Slowly add milk and stir until dough just comes together (it may not be necessary to use all the milk). Dough will be wet and sticky.
Turn dough out onto a generously floured surface and knead 15 times. Gently roll or pat dough to 1 to 1-1/2 inch thick. Cut biscuits with a 3-inch biscuit cutter or wide-mouthed drinking glass. Gently re-roll the dough scraps and cut remaining biscuits. Place biscuits on the prepared baking sheet.
Brush tops of biscuits with melted butter. Bake 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
