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3-Ingredient Biscuits

Posted on June 17, 2019August 28, 2022
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3-Ingredient Biscuits

These 3-Ingredient Biscuits are tender, flaky outside, buttery inside and melt-in-your-mouth delicious!

 

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EDITOR’S NOTE (November 26, 2021):  Added three new photos and edited page to make it more concise.  Recipe is the same.

DISCLAIMER (NOT SPONSORED):  I have not been paid to endorse pictured products.

Delighted to share the ingredients I purchased and used to make this delicious recipe. 

 

THE INGREDIENTS

3-Ingredient Biscuits are made with self-rising flour, full fat cream cheese and unsalted butter. 

Self-rising flour sifted, spooned and leveled.The self-rising flour is sifted, spooned into the measuring cup, and leveled with a knife.  This is the correct way to measure the flour. 

If it is not sifted before measuring, it will be too much.  The biscuits will be dry, bland and hard. 

If you prefer using all-purpose flour, see recipe notes at the end of this page.

Softened "Full Fat" Cream Cheese
Softened cream cheese (8 ounces).  I added fork lines to make it look more interesting. ๐Ÿ™‚

 

Cream cheese (full fat) replaces the shortening and buttermilk used to make traditional buttermilk biscuits.

10 Tablespoons of Unsalted Butter

According to Land O Lakes, 2/3  cup unsalted butter is the same as 1 stick plus 2 tablespoons which is 10 tablespoons total.  

Use frozen unsalted butter because it makes the biscuits flaky on the outside and melt-in-your-mouth good.

 

DON’T OVERWORK THE DOUGH

Work the dough just enough to bring it together. 

Small pockets of butter in the dough will help biscuits rise and form flaky layers. 

 

DON’T TWIST THE BISCUIT CUTTER

When cutting the dough, do not twist the cutter.

The correct way to use the biscuit cutter is to firmly press it straight down into the dough and pull straight up. 

Twisting will seal edges of biscuits and prevent them from rising.

When cutting biscuits, firmly press it straight down into the dough and pull straight up.  Do not twist.

 

 

ARRANGE SO SIDES TOUCH & BRUSH WITH BUTTERMILK

Arrange biscuits on baking sheet with sides touching to help them rise. 

Brush tops of biscuits with cold buttermilk to help them turn golden brown while baking. 

3-Ingredient Biscuits brushed with buttermilk will turn golden brown while baking.

 

 

BAKE IN PREHEATED HOT OVEN  

A hot oven is important for baking great biscuits. 

A temperature of 400ยฐF to 450ยฐF is great.  The baked biscuits will be tender on the inside, golden brown and crispy outside. 

Since oven temperatures vary, adjustments may be necessary.  

 

HOW TO MAKE THIN BISCUITS 

Thin biscuits are perfect for scooping gravy, syrup or honey.   

Thin 3-Ingredient Biscuits are crisp and tasty.

 

HELPFUL BAKING TIPS 

1.  Recipe calls for 2/3 cup unsalted butter.  According to Land O Lakes, that’s the same as 1 stick of butter plus 2 tablespoons (10 tablespoons total). 

2.  When cutting the dough, do not twist the cutter. Firmly press the cutter straight down into the dough and pull straight up. Twisting will seal edges of biscuits and prevent them from rising edges.

3.  Arrange biscuits on baking sheet with sides touching to help them rise.  Brushing tops with cold buttermilk helps the biscuits turn golden brown.

 

Please share your favorite biscuit-baking-tip in the comments.  Would love to know what works for you.

 

ENJOY!

 

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3-Ingredient Biscuits

3-Ingredient Biscuits are melt-in-your-mouth-goodness! Recipe and photography by Beverly Davis for CornbreadMillionaire.com.
Prep Time1 hour hr
Cook Time14 minutes mins
Total Time1 hour hr 14 minutes mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: southern
Servings: 7 medium-sized biscuits

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup unsalted butter, frozen Same as 1 stick plus 2 tablespoons.
  • 1 cup self-rising flour, sifted Plus extra for dusting.
  • 1 package (8 ounces) full fat cream cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Grate frozen butter. This may take 20-30 minutes. Butter will soften. After grating, place in fridge 10-15 minutes until frozen (or firm) again.
  • In medium-sized bowl, use a fork or pastry cutter to combine grated butter, 1 cup of self-rising flour (sifted) and full fat/softened cream cheese. Mix just until combined. Otherwise biscuits will be tough.
  • Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes OR until dough is cold.
  • Cover a cutting board or large plate with a piece of parchment paper. Lightly dust with flour.
  • Remove dough from fridge and place on top of floured parchment paper. Quickly fold dough over 3 or 4 times until smooth. Set aside.
  • Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
  • Sprinkle work surface with flour. Remove dough from fridge. Lightly sprinkle dough and a rolling pin with flour.
  • Roll dough out into a ยฝ-inch thick circle. Make to desired thickness because biscuits rise slightly (not very tall). Cut out biscuits with a standard size biscuit cutter (or sharp edge of an upside down drinking glass. Press scraps together to make more biscuits. Repeat until all dough is used.
  • Arrange biscuits on prepared baking sheet with sides touching. This helps them rise. Brush tops with COLD buttermilk to help biscuits turn golden brown while baking.
  • Place in preheated oven. Rotate pan after first 7 minutes. Continue baking 7 more minutes or until golden brown. They will rise slightly (not very tall).
  • Serve hot. Brush with melted butter and honey if desired.

Notes

Click link to access printable recipe for
How To Make Self-Rising Flour
 
 

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22 thoughts on “3-Ingredient Biscuits”

  1. Ann says:
    May 24, 2022 at 12:44 am

    Gonna try this. Looks easy. Havenโ€™t mastered biscuits yet.

    Reply
  2. Ezella says:
    November 8, 2021 at 9:37 pm

    Will try biscuit recipe

    Reply
    1. Cornbread Millionaire says:
      November 22, 2021 at 12:37 pm

      Hi Ezella! I hope you enjoy the biscuits as much as I do. Thank you for visiting. Please come again.

      Reply
  3. Pam says:
    September 8, 2021 at 6:55 am

    Oh my goodness! I’m afraid to try this biscuit recipe while alone for fear I’ll eat them all. I’d better wait until I have lots of company with whom I can share the joy! Thank you for sharing what is one of the most delectable, yet easy, biscuit recipes I’ve ever come across.

    Reply
  4. Angie says:
    May 13, 2021 at 4:46 pm

    Will these biscuits go good with hamburger steak, rice and gravy?

    Reply
    1. Cornbread Millionaire says:
      May 14, 2021 at 11:26 am

      Hi Angie! Yes, they’re delicious with hamburger steak, rice and gravy!

      Reply
  5. Armenia Cole says:
    April 2, 2020 at 10:35 am

    I will be trying this recipe.

    Reply
    1. Cornbread Millionaire says:
      April 2, 2020 at 4:45 pm

      Hi Armenia! I hope you enjoy the biscuits.

      Reply
  6. Frankie dobbs says:
    February 17, 2020 at 5:06 pm

    Bev Gonna try this recipe.I really never learned to make biscuits.Eunice did.I can Cook everything else but them.Thanks for this recipe.will let you know.appreciate cha

    Reply
    1. Cornbread Millionaire says:
      February 17, 2020 at 6:01 pm

      Frankie, you CAN do it. Love that you can cook anything!! You’ll soon master biscuits. I had to stop handling dough too much. Handle lightly. Also make sure oven is hot. The good news is several individuals who couldn’t make biscuits, did well with this recipe. Big applause to Eunice who can bake biscuits! I look forward to your update. Thank you for visiting my blog. Please come again!

      Reply
  7. HazeAnn says:
    February 1, 2020 at 8:17 pm

    My daughter makes great biscuits, but I mess them up every time!!! This looks so easy even I can make them! I’ll let you know how they come out – thanks!

    Reply
    1. Cornbread Millionaire says:
      February 3, 2020 at 5:06 pm

      HazeAnn, you CAN do it! I look forward to hearing your results.

      Reply
  8. Norma Manning says:
    January 30, 2020 at 6:43 am

    I’m going to try these this weekend, thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
    1. Cornbread Millionaire says:
      January 30, 2020 at 8:02 am

      Norma, you’re welcome! I hope you enjoy as much as we do.

      Reply
  9. Winonia says:
    January 15, 2020 at 11:28 pm

    This looks so easy even I can do this! Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
    1. Cornbread Millionaire says:
      January 16, 2020 at 5:50 am

      Winonia, yes, you CAN do it!! You’re welcome. Thank you for visiting my blog.

      Reply
  10. Lori Osborne says:
    January 10, 2020 at 9:01 pm

    Definitely going to try your recipe! Looks so good.

    Reply
    1. Cornbread Millionaire says:
      January 16, 2020 at 5:42 am

      Lori, I hope you enjoy them as much as we do. Thank you for visiting my site. Please come again!

      Reply
  11. Dot Smith says:
    January 10, 2020 at 11:56 am

    I’m gonna try your biscuits look delicious

    Reply
    1. Cornbread Millionaire says:
      January 16, 2020 at 5:49 am

      Dot, I hope you enjoy as much as we do. They are good! Thank you for visiting my blog.

      Reply
  12. Sherry plant says:
    January 10, 2020 at 8:58 am

    Please subscribe me!

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    1. Cornbread Millionaire says:
      January 16, 2020 at 5:44 am

      Sherry, I’ve added you to my email list. Thanks for your interest!

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