How I make biscuits (usually)

Since my 2 year old decided 5am is an appropriate time to wake up I decided it was as good a time as any to make biscuits.

Mix flour, soda, powder, sugar, salt and butter until coarse and some pea sized chunks of butter remain.


Next add the milk and mix briefly (used milk+tsp of vinegar since my buttermilk had expired)


Roll out the dough on to a floured work surface. Dust a little flour on top and gently knead 5-6 times. I give the dough a quarter turn each time.


I try to pat the dough into a 4x8 square but I'm not too precise about it. I cut them into even-ish squares with a floured knife.


450 for about 12 mins does the trick

Side view: Added this pic to show what the biscuit looks like after kneading. It has little "layers" of dough. They usually pull right apart - no need for a knife.


Time to eat! I usually prefer a little blueberry jam or some Steens and butter on mine.

My wife prefers drop biscuits but this is my favorite way to a make 'em given I have the time and don't mind a little mess. The texture is so much lighter and the flavor is fantastic. How do you make your biscuits??