Description
These Baking Powder Biscuits are fluffy, quick, and versatile treats perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Made with simple pantry staples and plant-based ingredients, they deliver soft, flaky biscuits that melt in your mouth and pair well with sweet or savory dishes. Easily customized with herbs, spices, or plant-based cheese, these biscuits bring comfort and flavor together in a delightful way.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free all-purpose blend for gluten-free option)
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup plant-based (plant-based) butter, chilled and cut into cubes
- 3/4 cup plant-based (plant-based) milk at room temperature
- 1 tablespoon natural sweetener (optional)
Optional Add-ins and Variations
- Chopped fresh rosemary, thyme, or parsley for herb infusion
- Shredded plant-based (plant-based) cheese
- Pinch of chili flakes or smoked paprika for a spicy kick
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon and a drizzle of maple syrup (natural) or natural vanilla extract (natural) for a sweet version
Instructions
- Prepare Your Dry Ingredients: Start by whisking the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl. This ensures even distribution of the rising agent and seasoning, which is key for consistent fluffiness.
- Cut in the Plant-Based Butter: Chill the plant-based (plant-based) butter and cut it into small cubes. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, quickly cut the butter into the dry mix until the texture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces remaining.
- Add the Moist Ingredients: Pour in the plant-based (plant-based) milk (room temperature) and the optional natural sweetener. Gently mix until just combined. It’s important not to overwork the dough to keep the biscuits tender.
- Shape and Cut the Biscuits: Turn out the dough onto a lightly floured surface, pat it into a 1-inch thick rectangle, then fold it over and pat again. Repeat this process a couple of times to create flaky layers, then cut into rounds using a biscuit cutter or a glass.
- Bake Until Golden: Arrange the biscuits on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake in a preheated oven at 425°F (220°C) for 12 to 15 minutes or until the tops are beautifully golden brown.
Notes
- Keep Ingredients Cold: Cold plant-based (plant-based) butter results in flakier biscuits.
- Don’t Overmix: Stir the dough just enough to bring it together to avoid tough biscuits.
- Use Fresh Baking Powder: This ensures your biscuits rise properly and stay light.
- Pat, Don’t Roll: Folding the dough builds those perfect layers that make biscuits fluffy.
- Bake Immediately: Have your oven ready to go so the baking powder activates right away.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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