Easy Break Apart Buttery Biscuits Recipes

FLAKY BUTTERY BISCUITS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Butter or line a baking sheet.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Using a fork or 2 table knives, combine the butter and flour mixture until it resembles a coarse meal. Slowly add the milk, stirring with a fork, to the desired consistency.
• For softer biscuits, drop 2 tablespoons of the dough onto the lined baking sheet. For firmer biscuits, turn the dough out onto a clean, lightly floured surface and gently knead just to bring the dough together. Carefully roll out the dough about 3/4 inch thick. Using a biscuit cutter or sturdy glass, cut about 12 biscuits, rerolling any scraps. Place on the lined baking sheet. (The biscuits can be frozen at this point. Freeze on the baking sheet, then remove to a resealable container or plastic bag for easier storage.) Bake the biscuits for 13 to 15 minutes (add 3 to 4 additional minutes for frozen ones), until golden brown. Cool slightly and serve warm.

SUPER-LAYERED BISCUITS

Steps:

• Whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, salt and baking soda in a large bowl. Grate the butter using the large holes of a box grater and add to the flour mixture. Quickly toss the butter with the flour mixture by hand until the butter is evenly distributed and coated with flour. Slowly drizzle the buttermilk over the flour mixture, using a fork to incorporate, until the mixture comes together in a shaggy dough. (There may be some dry bits remaining; don't overmix.)
• Turn the dough out onto a cutting board or work surface (the dough does not need to be floured at this point or for the first round of layers). Pat the dough into a 1/2-inch-thick rectangle, about 12 inches by 8 inches, using a bench scraper, bowl scraper or ruler to keep the edges straight. Cut the dough into 6 even pieces using a sharp knife and stack the pieces on top of each other, making sure to line up the edges. If any large bits of dough come off, gently press them back while taking care to maintain the shape and even thickness. Any small bits of dough that fall off can be tucked away between the stacked pieces. This creates the first set of layers. The dough may seem like it's not hydrated enough, but it will come together.
• Lightly dust the work surface and stack of dough with flour. Use a rolling pin to press the stack down and roll out back to a 1/2-inch-thick rectangle, about 12 inches by 8 inches, making sure the layers of dough stay lined up and even with one another (see Cook's Note). Dust the surface of the dough once more lightly with flour. This helps to provide definition between the layers. Cut the dough once more into 6 even pieces and stack them on top of each other to create a second set of layers. Repeat dusting, pressing down, rolling out, dusting, cutting and stacking one more time, dusting the work surface with flour as needed, to create a third set of layers, 18 layers total.
• Roll out the stack of dough to a thickness of about 1 1/2 inches. Cut out 9 biscuits with a floured 2 1/4-inch round cutter and place on the prepared baking sheet. Do not twist the cutter or it will seal the sides and prevent the layers from rising. Press together the remaining scraps of dough and cut out 3 more biscuits. Transfer the rest of the biscuits to the prepared baking sheet and transfer the baking sheet to the freezer while the oven preheats and until the biscuits are thoroughly chilled, 10 to 15 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• Brush the biscuit tops with buttermilk, taking care to keep the sides dry. Bake until the tops and bottoms of the biscuits are golden brown, 15 to 18 minutes. Brush the warm biscuits with melted butter as desired and serve.

FLAKY BISCUITS WITH HERB BUTTER

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in milk just until moistened. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead 8-10 times., Pat or roll out to 1/2-in. thickness; cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. biscuit cutter. Place 2 in. apart on an ungreased baking sheet., Bake at 425° for 8-12 minutes or until golden brown., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, beat the butter ingredients until blended; serve with warm biscuits.

BUTTERY BREAKFAST BISCUITS

Steps:

• In a bowl stir together flour, sugar, baking powder, cream of tartar, and salt.
• Using a pastry blender, cut in margarine till mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
• Make a well in center; add cream all at once.
• Using a fork, stir just till moistened.
• On a lightly floured surface, knead dough for 10 to 12 strokes or till nearly smooth.
• Pat or lightly roll dough to 1/2-inch thickness.
• Cut dough with a 2 1/2" biscuit cutter, dipping the cutter into flour between cuts.
• Place biscuits on an ungreased baking sheet.
• Bake in a 450° oven for 10 to 12 minutes or till golden brown.
• Serve warm.
• Makes 10 to 12.

PULL-APART HERB BISCUITS

Steps:

• Separate biscuits and cut into quarters. In an ungreased 9-in. round baking pan, combine the remaining ingredients. Add biscuits and toss to coat. , Bake at 450° for 8-12 minutes or until golden brown. Invert onto a serving platter. Serve warm.

EASY BREAK-APART BUTTERY BISCUITS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees Farenheit.
• Mix flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder.
• Cut in 4 tablespoons margarine and all shortening using a pastry blender, two knives, or a fork.
• Add milk all at once.
• Mix thoroughly.
• Chill in the refrigerator for a few minutes for easier shaping if you wish.
• Pat out dough to about 1/8-1/4 inch thick on a lightly floured surface.
• Using a 1/2 cup measuring cup, cut out five pieces of dough and place in baking pan, floured side up. (This should be half of your dough.).
• Melt margarine in the microwave and brush lightly over tops of dough in pan (You should have quite a bit left over).
• Cut out five more pieces of dough, regrouping dough as necessary, and place them on top of buttered dough pieces, floured side down.
• Bake for 10-12 minutes or until no longer doughy.