Skip to main content
Homemade 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.

Nutritional Information

  • Calories
    220
  • Fat
    13g
  • Saturated
    8g
  • Cholesterol
    30mg
  • Sodium
    260mg
  • Fibre
    1g
  • Carbohydrate
    22g
  • Sugars
    3g
  • Iron
    8%DV
  • Vitamin A
    12%DV
  • Vitamin D
    0.2 µg
  • Vitamin K
    1 µg
  • Calcium
    75mg
  • Protein
    4g
  • Magnesium
    10mg

Osteoporosis Canada’s position on nutrition for healthy bones focuses on calcium, vitamin D, protein, magnesium and vitamin K while stressing a well-balanced diet which includes fiber and whole grains, vitamins and minerals and protein.

© Osteoporosis Canada, 2025
Charitable Registration No. 89551 0931 RR 0001