Making homemade biscuits with just all-purpose flour, salt, milk, and water is relatively simple. Here's a basic recipe you can follow:
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk (you can use whole milk for richer biscuits or any milk you prefer)
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions:
Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) and lightly grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt until well combined.
Create a well in the center of the flour mixture and pour in the milk and water.
Stir the mixture gently with a wooden spoon or spatula until the dough starts to come together. Be careful not to overmix; the dough should be slightly sticky but not too wet.
Dust a clean surface with some flour to prevent sticking. Turn the dough out onto the floured surface.
Gently knead the dough a few times (about 5-6 times) until it becomes smooth. Again, be careful not to overwork the dough, as this can make the biscuits tough.
Roll the dough out to a thickness of about 1/2 to 3/4 inches (1.3 to 1.9 cm).
Use a biscuit cutter or the rim of a glass to cut out the biscuits. Press straight down without twisting the cutter to get clean edges.
Place the cut biscuits onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between each one.
Gather any leftover dough, gently knead it again, and repeat the process of rolling and cutting until you've used up all the dough.
Bake the biscuits in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes or until they turn golden brown on top.
Once the biscuits are done, remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly on a wire rack before serving.
These biscuits are perfect on their own or served with butter, jam, gravy, or any other toppings you prefer. Enjoy your homemade biscuits!