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)? 😊