3 Ingredient Biscuits Recipe: Easy, Flaky, and Delicious
Whip up perfectly flaky and delicious 3-ingredient biscuits in just 20 minutes! This simple rolled biscuit recipe delivers buttery, homemade goodness with minimal effort. Perfect for beginners or anyone short on time, these biscuits are a must-try for breakfast, dinner, or snacks.
Ingredients
- 2 cups self-rising flour or make your own—more on that later!
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream don’t skimp on this—it’s the secret to flakiness!
- ½ teaspoon sea salt a little goes a long way
Instructions
- Prep Like a Pro: Start by keeping your heavy cream cold until you’re ready to use it. Cold ingredients are key to achieving those light, airy layers. Preheat your oven to 475°F while you mix the dough.
- Mix It Up: In a medium bowl, combine the flour and salt. Pour in the cold cream and stir with a wooden spoon until everything comes together. Don’t overmix—just aim for a shaggy dough.
- Shape and Bake: Dump the dough onto a lightly floured surface and pat it into a rectangle about 2 inches thick. Fold it like a letter a few times to create layers.
- Then, use a biscuit cutter to cut out rounds. Press straight down—no twisting! Place them on a baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between each biscuit.
- Bake to Perfection:Pop the tray into the oven and bake for 12 minutes, or until golden brown. For an extra touch of indulgence, brush the tops with melted butter as soon as they come out.
Notes
- You can use all-purpose flour instead of self-rising flour by adding 1 tablespoon of baking powder and ½ teaspoon of fine salt to 2 cups of flour.
- Make a batch of self-rising flour at home—it’s less expensive than buying it premade.
- Heavy cream is essential; substituting milk will result in less tender biscuits.