Homemade Biscuits
Homemade Biscuits
PREP TIME: 10 minutes
COOK TIME: 12 minutes
SERVES: 12 biscuits
Homemade Biscuits
PREP TIME: 10 minutes
COOK TIME: 12 minutes
SERVES: 12 biscuits
Ingredients
Nothing says love like fresh out of the oven biscuits! These are perfect for sharing with friends, family or neighbours or you can freeze them (if any are left!). Spread these freshly baked biscuits with strawberry jam or marmalade or enjoy on their own with a cup of tea.
- 2 1/2 cups (625 mL) all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp (30 mL) granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) baking powder
- 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt
- 3/4 cup (175 mL) butter, cubed
- 1 cup (250 mL) milk (approx.)
Preparation
Preheat oven to 400 F (200 C).
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Using pastry blender or fingertips cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Drizzle in milk stirring with fork to make soft, slightly sticky dough. Using your hands bring dough together.
On lightly floured surface, knead dough gently about 10 times. Pat dough into 1 inch (2.5 cm) thick square. Cut into 12 biscuits and place on parchment paper lined baking sheet.
Brush tops of biscuits with some milk. Bake for about 12 minutes or until golden.
Fruited Biscuits: Add 1/2 cup (125 mL) of your favourite dried fruit such as raisins, currants, dried blueberries, dried cranberries or chopped dried apricots.
Cheese Biscuits: Toss in 1/2 cup (125 mL) shredded cheddar cheese before adding the milk.
Ingredients
Nothing says love like fresh out of the oven biscuits! These are perfect for sharing with friends, family or neighbours or you can freeze them (if any are left!). Spread these freshly baked biscuits with strawberry jam or marmalade or enjoy on their own with a cup of tea.
- 2 1/2 cups (625 mL) all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp (30 mL) granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) baking powder
- 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt
- 3/4 cup (175 mL) butter, cubed
- 1 cup (250 mL) milk (approx.)
Preparation
Preheat oven to 400 F (200 C).
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Using pastry blender or fingertips cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Drizzle in milk stirring with fork to make soft, slightly sticky dough. Using your hands bring dough together.
On lightly floured surface, knead dough gently about 10 times. Pat dough into 1 inch (2.5 cm) thick square. Cut into 12 biscuits and place on parchment paper lined baking sheet.
Brush tops of biscuits with some milk. Bake for about 12 minutes or until golden.
Fruited Biscuits: Add 1/2 cup (125 mL) of your favourite dried fruit such as raisins, currants, dried blueberries, dried cranberries or chopped dried apricots.
Cheese Biscuits: Toss in 1/2 cup (125 mL) shredded cheddar cheese before adding the milk.
DID YOU KNOW?
Bone is a living tissue, that is constantly renewing and repairing itself from everyday wear and tear. However, like many nutrients, calcium is absorbed less effectively as we age. Try out our calcium calculator to see if you are getting enough in your daily diet.
Nutritional Information
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Calories220
-
Saturated8g
-
Fat13g
-
Cholesterol30mg
-
Sodium260mg
-
Fibre1g
-
Carbohydrate22g
-
Sugars3g
-
Iron8%
-
Vitamin A12%
-
Calcium75mg
-
Protein4g
* The percentage of calcium is based on the Osteoporosis Canada’s daily calcium requirement for people under 50 years of age of 1000 mg.
Osteoporosis Canada’s position on nutrition for healthy bones focuses on calcium and vitamin D while stressing a well-balanced diet which includes fiber and whole grains, vitamins and minerals and protein.
DID YOU KNOW?
Bone is a living tissue, that is constantly renewing and repairing itself from everyday wear and tear. However, like many nutrients, calcium is absorbed less effectively as we age. Try out our calcium calculator to see if you are getting enough in your daily diet.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
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Calories220
-
Saturated8g
-
Fat13g
-
Cholesterol30mg
-
Sodium260mg
-
Fibre1g
-
Carbohydrate22g
-
Sugars3g
-
Iron8%
-
Calcium75mg
-
Protein4g
-
Vitamin A12%
