Description
Delightfully soft and flaky Cinnamon Sugar Butter Biscuits that are quick to prepare and perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack. These biscuits combine the comforting flavors of cinnamon and sugar with a buttery richness, baked to golden perfection in just under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 3/4 cup milk
Topping
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to ensure it reaches the ideal temperature for baking the biscuits evenly and achieving a golden crust.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and 1/4 cup granulated sugar, mixing well to evenly distribute the leavening and flavors.
- Incorporate Butter: Add the cold, cubed unsalted butter to the dry mixture. Using your fingers or a pastry cutter, blend until the mixture becomes crumbly with pea-sized butter pieces.
- Add Milk: Stir in the milk just until the dough begins to come together without overmixing to keep the biscuits tender.
- Knead Dough: Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead gently a few times to bring it fully together without making it tough.
- Roll and Cut Biscuits: Roll the dough out to about 1 inch thickness and cut into biscuit shapes using a biscuit cutter or a glass.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the cut biscuits on a baking sheet, leaving a small space between each to allow for rising.
- Prepare Cinnamon Sugar Topping: In a small bowl, mix together 1/4 cup granulated sugar and 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon, then sprinkle evenly over the biscuits.
- Bake: Bake the biscuits in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes until they turn golden brown and are cooked through.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the biscuits to cool slightly on a wire rack before serving warm, letting the cinnamon sugar topping set perfectly.
Notes
- For flakier biscuits, keep the butter as cold as possible before mixing.
- Do not overknead the dough; this ensures soft and tender biscuits.
- You can swap milk with buttermilk for a tangier flavor.
- Biscuits are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Reheat biscuits in the oven or toaster oven to restore crispness.
