If you’ve ever craved homemade biscuits but didn’t want to deal with complicated ingredients or techniques, this 2-ingredient biscuit recipe will be your new go-to. Simple, quick, and delicious, these biscuits are light, fluffy, and perfectly browned when baked in a cast iron (CI) pan. With just two pantry staples, you can make a batch of biscuits that rival anything from a bakery. Here’s how to make them!
Ingredients:
- 2 cups self-rising flour
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 400°F to ensure it’s hot and ready for baking. If you’re using a cast iron pan (CI pan), place it in the oven while it preheats to allow the pan to heat up too. This step helps to get beautifully browned and crisp biscuit bottoms. - Whisk the Flour:
In a large bowl, whisk the self-rising flour thoroughly to aerate it. This will help create light, fluffy biscuits. Make sure the flour is well-combined and free of any lumps before moving on to the next step. - Add the Heavy Cream:
Slowly pour the heavy whipping cream into the flour while gently stirring. Be careful not to overmix. You’re looking for the dough to just come together, not a smooth dough. The heavy cream should be absorbed by the flour, creating a sticky but cohesive dough. - Prepare the Dough:
Lightly flour your surface and turn the dough out onto it. Knead the dough gently about 4-5 times, just enough to bring it together. It doesn’t need to be perfectly smooth. Pat it out into a rectangle that’s about 1 inch thick. - Cut the Biscuits:
Using a cookie cutter or a coffee cup, cut out the biscuits. If you like a more rustic look, you can use a sharp knife to cut them into squares or triangles. - Bake the Biscuits:
If you’re using a cast iron pan, carefully place the cut biscuits into the hot pan, leaving a little space between each one. If you’re not using a cast iron pan, just place the biscuits on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and the biscuits have risen. Keep an eye on them as oven temperatures can vary slightly, so adjust the time based on your oven’s performance. - Finishing Touch:
Once the biscuits are done, remove them from the oven and immediately brush the tops with butter for extra flavor and shine. The warm butter will soak into the biscuits, making them even more irresistible. - Serve and Enjoy:
Serve your biscuits hot, straight from the oven. Enjoy them with butter, honey, jam, or as a side to your favorite meal. These biscuits are perfect for breakfast, dinner, or as a snack.
Tips for Perfect Biscuits:
- Don’t Overmix the Dough: Overmixing will lead to tough biscuits, so mix just until the dough comes together.
- Chill the Dough (Optional): If you have time, you can chill the dough for 15-20 minutes before cutting out the biscuits. This step helps the biscuits rise better in the oven.
- Use a Cast Iron Pan: If possible, bake the biscuits in a preheated cast iron pan. This creates a beautiful, golden-brown bottom and adds a bit of extra crispiness.
These 2-ingredient biscuits are so easy, you’ll wonder why you haven’t made them sooner! Perfectly fluffy, buttery, and golden, they’re sure to become a favorite in your home.