There's something magical about the smell of freshly baked biscuits wafting through the kitchen. These flaky, buttery biscuits make the ideal complement to any meal.

Easy to prepare and consistently popular, these biscuits are an essential recipe for every kitchen—especially for our beloved Lykkers!

<h3>Biscuit Recipe</h3>

<h4>Ingredients:</h4>

- 2 cups of all-purpose flour

- 1 tablespoon of baking powder

- 1 teaspoon of salt

- 1 tablespoon of sugar (optional)

- ½ cup of cold unsalted butter, cubed

- ¾ cup of cold milk (or buttermilk)

- Extra flour for dusting

<h4>Directions:</h4>

<b>Preheat:</b> Set your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

<b>Mix Dry Ingredients:</b> Whisk together the baking powder, flour, sugar, and salt in a large bowl.

<b>Cut in Butter:</b> Add the cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized pieces of butter.

<b>Add Milk:</b> Pour in the cold milk and gently stir until the dough just comes together. Be careful not to overmix.

<b>Knead and Roll:</b> Turn the dough out onto a floured surface. Knead gently 4-5 times, then roll out to about ½-inch thickness.

<b>Cut Biscuits:</b> Use a biscuit cutter or the edge of a glass to cut out biscuits, then arrange them on the prepared baking sheet.

<b>Bake:</b> Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the biscuits are golden brown on top.

<b>Serve:</b> Enjoy warm with butter, jam, or gravy. Perfect for any meal of the day!

<h3>Conclusion</h3>

These flaky, buttery biscuits are a classic comfort food that's sure to please everyone, especially the Lykkers, who appreciate the simple joys of home baking.

How to Make Flaky Biscuits

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