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Butter Biscuits

These incredibly simple biscuits come together with just three ingredients for a wonderfully tender and tangy result. The sour cream provides moisture and a slight tang, creating a soft, cake-like texture. They are perfect as a quick side for dinner or a savory addition to breakfast.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time
35 min
Serves
12
Difficulty
Easy
Per serving
244 kcal
Vegetarian

Allergen information: may contain gluten and milk. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.

Butter Biscuits

Mise en place

Ingredients

  • 240 gself-rising flour
  • 226 gunsalted butter, melted
  • 227 gsour cream

Equipment

spatula · mixing bowl · oven · muffin tin

The method

Step by step

  1. 1

    Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F) and lightly grease a 12-cup standard muffin tin.

    About 2 min

    Cook’s note: Using a non-stick spray or buttering and flouring the tin ensures the biscuits release easily.

  2. 2

    In a large mixing bowl, add the self-rising flour, melted butter, and sour cream.

    About 1 min

  3. 3

    Stir the ingredients with a spatula just until a shaggy dough forms.

    About 2 min

    Cook’s note: Avoid overmixing to keep the biscuits tender; a few lumps are perfectly fine.

  4. 4

    Spoon the dough evenly into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.

    About 5 min

    Cook’s note: An ice cream scoop can help portion the dough uniformly.

  5. 5

    Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center of a biscuit comes out clean.

    About 20 min

  6. 6

    Let the biscuits cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool further.

    About 5 min

    Cook’s note: Serving them warm is best, but letting them set briefly prevents them from breaking.

Per serving

Nutrition

54%Score
Calories
244.3kcal
Protein
2.6g
Carbs
15.8g
Fat
19.2g
Fibre
0.5g
Sugar
0.6g

Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.

Keep it good

Storage

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for the best texture.

Reheating

Reheat briefly in a 150°C (300°F) oven or a toaster oven until warmed through.