Billion Dollar Buttery Biscuits Recipe
These Billion Dollar Buttery Biscuits are melt-in-your-mouth delicious! Soft, fluffy, and incredibly rich, they’re loaded with creamy butter, cream cheese, and savory flavors that take traditional biscuits to a whole new level. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a side for any meal, these biscuits will have everyone coming back for seconds (or thirds!).

Ingredients:

Makes 10-12 biscuits

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, cold and cubed
  • ¾ cup whole milk (or buttermilk for extra flavor)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, for brushing

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven:

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

2. Mix the dry ingredients:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.

3. Cut in the butter and cream cheese:

  • Add the cold butter and cream cheese cubes to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter, two forks, or your fingertips to mix until the butter and cream cheese are about the size of small peas. Be careful not to overwork the dough – you want small chunks of butter and cream cheese for flaky biscuits.

4. Add the milk:

  • Pour in the milk and stir gently with a wooden spoon or spatula until the dough just comes together. It should be slightly sticky but not too wet.

5. Form the biscuits:

  • Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead it 3-4 times to bring it together. Pat it into a 1-inch-thick rectangle.
  • Use a biscuit cutter or a floured glass to cut out biscuits. Press straight down (don’t twist!) for the best rise. Gather scraps, re-roll, and cut out more biscuits until the dough is used up.

6. Bake the biscuits:

  • Place the biscuits on the prepared baking sheet, close together (touching slightly) for soft edges or spaced apart for crispier edges.
  • Brush the tops with melted butter for an extra golden finish.
  • Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the biscuits are puffed and golden brown on top.

7. Serve and enjoy:

  • Serve the biscuits warm with more butter, honey, jam, or gravy – or enjoy them plain as they’re rich enough on their own!

Tips for Success:

  • Use cold ingredients: Keep the butter and cream cheese as cold as possible for flaky, tender biscuits.
  • Don’t overwork the dough: Minimal handling ensures the biscuits stay light and fluffy.
  • Double the batch: These biscuits freeze beautifully! Just pop the unbaked biscuits on a tray, freeze until firm, then transfer them to a freezer bag. Bake straight from frozen, adding a few extra minutes to the baking time.

Nutritional Facts (Per Biscuit, Approximate):

  • Calories: 190
  • Protein: 3g
  • Carbohydrates: 21g
  • Fat: 10g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Sodium: 230mg

Would you like ideas for serving these biscuits (e.g., sausage gravy or breakfast sandwiches) or tips for making them even more decadent (like adding shredded cheese or herbs)? 😊