Baking Powder Biscuits

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it to prevent sticking.

2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt until well combined.

3. Add the cubed cold butter to the dry ingredients. Work the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces of butter remaining.

4. Make a well in the center of the mixture and pour in the milk. Stir gently until the dough just comes together. Be careful not to overmix.

5. Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Pat it into a rectangle about 1/2 inch thick. Fold the dough in half and pat it down again. Repeat this process 4-5 times to create layers in the biscuits.

6. Using a round biscuit cutter or the rim of a glass, cut out biscuits from the dough. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, making sure they are touching each other slightly.

7. Bake the biscuits in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown on top and cooked through.

8. Remove the biscuits from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm with butter, jam, or honey.