How to Make English Biscuits: Step-by-Step Guide

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Last Updated: October 2, 2024 Approved

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

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Do this until the mixture is light and fluffy.

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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.
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Slowly but surely your mix will become a dough. Add more flour if the mix is too soggy. Your mix should be a dough.
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.
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The key to delicious biscuits is keeping the butter chilled as you quickly cut it into the dry ingredients. Handle the dough as little as possible before baking. Overworking the dough results in tough biscuits.

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Can I do this if I am under 18?

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If you're allowed to use the oven by yourself, sure. If not, just ask a parent/guardian to do this with you.

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Do I buy unsalted butter in markets?

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Yes, markets usually have butter in two varieties: salted and unsalted.

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Can I put a chocolate coating on it?

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You can do whatever you want to your biscuits. We like to put cheese on our biscuits. You can make different types of butter for them too, such as honey or garlic butter.

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