Easy Homemade Biscuits (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 1/2 Tbsp baking powder (aluminum free)
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1 tsp granulated sugar
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3/4 tsp fine sea salt
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold (8 Tbsp = 1/2 cup)
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1 cup half and half minus 2 Tbsp
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1/2 Tbsp melted butter (to brush the baked biscuits)
# Instructions:
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Dice butter into 1/2-inch cubes and refrigerate until needed.
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In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
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Add diced cold butter and cut it into the flour using a pastry blender, two knives, or a fork until the largest butter pieces are pea-sized.
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Add 1 cup (minus 2 Tbsp) of half and half all at once and stir until the mixture is mostly moistened. Avoid over-mixing.
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Turn the dough onto a floured surface. Lightly sprinkle with flour if sticky. Pat into a rectangle, fold it in half, and pat into another rectangle. Repeat folding once more, then pat into a 5x10-inch rectangle about 3/4-inch thick.
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Dip a 2 1/2-inch round biscuit cutter into flour and cut out 8 biscuits. Gather scraps to form into another rectangle to cut 2 more biscuits.
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Place biscuits on a parchment-lined baking sheet 1 inch apart. Bake at 450°F for 12-15 minutes until tops are golden brown and baked through.
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While still hot, brush the tops with 1/2 Tbsp melted butter. Transfer to a wire rack to cool for 10 minutes, then serve.
# Notes:
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In very humid climates, reduce the amount of half and half to 3/4 cup.
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You can substitute half and half with equal parts heavy cream and milk.