Biscuits

By paperplategourmet

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 c. flour
• 1/2 c. cold butter
• 2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
• 3/4 c. milk
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 beaten egg
• 1 tbsp. sugar (optional)
• 1 egg + 1 tbsp. milk to brush the tops of the biscuits before baking

Details

Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 20mins

Preparation

Step 1

Mix all dry ingredients. Cut in butter until dough is grainy. Mix all wet ingredients in. Do not overmix.

Roll to 1/2 inch thick and cut into biscuits with biscuit cutter or a glass.

Bake at 400 for 10-15 minutes