There’s nothing quite like warm, Homemade Fluffy Biscuits fresh from the oven! Soft on the inside, golden on the outside, and loaded with buttery layers, this easy biscuit recipe comes together with simple pantry ingredients!

Fluffy, Buttery Biscuits You’ll Want to Make Every Weekend!

There is something timeless about Homemade Fluffy Biscuits fresh from the oven. Golden on the outside, soft and steamy on the inside, and begging for a swipe of butter or drizzle of honey, they’re the kind of comfort food that feels right for any time of day. Whether you’re serving them with a big breakfast, alongside a cozy dinner, or smothered in gravy on a quiet weekend morning, biscuits have a way of making a meal feel extra special!

If you’ve ever struggled with biscuits that turned out flat, dense, or dry, you’re not alone. Biscuit baking is simple, but it’s also all about technique. The good news? With a few small adjustments and the right approach, my Grandma’s biscuits are not only achievable – they’re easy!

Why this Recipe Works:

• Gentle Mixing Prevents Tough Biscuits – This recipe mixes the dough just until combined, which limits gluten development. Less gluten means a tender crumb instead of dense or chewy biscuits.
• Proper Flour Measurement Keeps Biscuits Light – Measuring flour correctly prevents using too much, which would absorb excess liquid and weight the dough down. A balances flour ratio ensures the biscuits rise tall and stay fluffy.
• Biscuits are Placed Close Together When Baking – When the biscuits touch as they bake, they support each other’s sides, encouraging vertical lift and softer edges rather than crisp, flat ones.

Looking for ways to use these biscuits? Everyone loves Strawberry Shortcake and Vegetarian Biscuits and Gravy!

Ingredients You’ll Need:

• 2 cups Flour – The foundation of the biscuits, giving them structure while still keeping them light and tender.
• 1/3 cup Butter Flavored Crisco – Creates extra soft, fluffy biscuits by coating the flour and preventing gluten from forming too much.
• 2 tsp Baking Powder – Helps the biscuits rise tall and airy in the oven.
• 1 tsp Baking Soda – Works alongside the baking powder to give an extra boost of lift.
• 1 tsp Salt – Enhances the flavor so the biscuits don’t taste flat or bland.
• 1 cup Milk – Adds moisture and helps bring the dough together into a soft, workable texture.
• Additional Flour for Counter – Keeps the dough from sticking while gently shaping and folding.

How to Make Homemade Fluffy Biscuits

NOTE: Use this biscuit recipe for Strawberry Shortcake or Vegetarian Biscuits and Gravy.

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Combine 2 cups flour, 1/3 cup butter flavored Crisco, 2 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp baking soda, and 1 tsp salt together in a bowl and mix with your hands until the mixture is crumbly.
3. Add milk. Stir gently.
4. Place on floured surface and knead gently. Pat down to one inch thick.
5. Cut with round pastry cutter.
6. Place on ungreased cookie sheet close together.
7. Bake for 20 minutes.

More Homemade Baked Goods:

• Homemade Oatmeal Bread
• Easy Homemade Soft Pretzels
• Homemade Artisan Bread
• Homemade Cheddar Biscuits
• Homemade Garlic Bread