You're off to a great start! This looks like a classic biscuit dough recipe—light, flaky, and perfect for breakfast or alongside soups and stews. Let’s complete the instructions so you can bake up a batch of tender, golden biscuits just like Grandma used to make.
Complete Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 415°F (215°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon baking powder, 2 teaspoons sugar, ½ teaspoon cream of tartar, and ½ teaspoon salt.
- Cut in the butter:
- Add ½ cup chilled butter, cut into small cubes.
- Use a pastry cutter, fork, or your fingers to work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized butter pieces.
- Keep the butter cold—this creates steam as it bakes, giving you flaky layers.
- Add milk:
- Make a well in the center and pour in ⅔ cup cold milk.
- Stir gently with a fork or spatula just until the dough comes together. Do not overmix—a shaggy dough is perfect!
- Knead lightly (optional):
