Fluffy, buttery biscuits are so delicious, and homemade ones are hands down way better than the ones you find at the store. Plus, making your own biscuits at home is super easy. This basic biscuit recipe only requires four ingredients, and it’s sure to become a staple in your kitchen. Check out the steps below to get started!

Note: The word "biscuits" in this article refers to the treats that are described as "cookies" in American English.

Ingredients

  • 100 grams of sugar
  • 100 grams unsalted butter
  • 175 grams plain flour
  • 1 medium free-range egg

Steps

  1. 1
    Preheat your oven to 190*c.
  2. 2
    Mix the butter and sugar in a bowl. Do this until the mixture is light and fluffy.
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  3. 3
    Crack your egg into your mix and slowly begin to beat it in, making sure it is all mixed together.
  4. 4
    Add in the flour using a sieve. Place the sieve above the bowl and hold in place while you shake the flour through it, removing any lumps.
    • Alternatively to plain flour you could use self-rinsing flour or white Lilly flour.
  5. 5
    Mix the flour into the paste. Slowly but surely your mix will become a dough. Add more flour if the mix is too soggy. Your mix should be a dough.
  6. 6
    Dust the worktop with flour, so that when you roll the dough it doesn't stick.
  7. 7
    Flour the rolling pin and then place the dough on the worktop. Begin to roll the dough until it's as thick as cardboard. Once rolled out, begin to cut out the circles. Any left over dough can be reclustered to repeat the procedure.
  8. 8
    Grease your cooking tray with butter and place the biscuits on top.
  9. 9
    Cook the biscuits for 15min-25min.
  10. 10
    Let the biscuits cool off before adding any kind of decoration.
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Community Q&A

  • Question
    Can I do this if I am under 18?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    If you're allowed to use the oven by yourself, sure. If not, just ask a parent/guardian to do this with you.
  • Question
    What should I do if the mix is too dry?
    Mary Thompson
    Mary Thompson
    Community Answer
    Have you read the instructions carefully? Did you add the proper ingredients in the order indicated in the instruction? Do you measure the ingredients in appropriate devices. Do not be tempted to add liquid, it is likely to be too much and there are few remedies for overly wet mixes. I have tried adding a teaspoon of the same liquid at a time until the mix looks right. However, first verify that you have added the prescribed ingredients asked for in the instructions. Secondly, verify you have stirred the ingredients as the recipe indicates.
  • Question
    How much does 175 grams make?
    Mackenzie Allison
    Mackenzie Allison
    Community Answer
    It almost doubles the recipe. This should make 18-24 cookies depending on size and thickness.
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Warnings

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Things You'll Need

  • Bowl
  • Baking tray
  • Sieve
  • Rolling pin

About This Article

JoAnna Minneci
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Professional Chef
This article was co-authored by JoAnna Minneci. JoAnna Minneci is a Professional Chef based in the Nashville, Tennessee area. With more than 18 years of experience, Chef JoAnna specializes in teaching others how to cook through private cooking lessons, team-building events, and wellness and nutrition classes. She has also appeared in numerous television shows on networks such as Bravo and Food Network. Chef JoAnna received Culinary Arts training from the Art Institute of California at Los Angeles. She is also certified in sanitation, nutrition, kitchen management, and cost control. This article has been viewed 265,985 times.
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Co-authors: 13
Updated: October 10, 2022
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Categories: Cookies and Biscuits
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