Can you make biscuits with just flour eggs and butter?

You can absolutely make biscuits with just flour, eggs, and butter! Here's a basic recipe:

Yields: About 12 biscuits

Prep time: 15 minutes

Cook time: 15-20 minutes

Ingredients:

* 2 cups all-purpose flour

* 1 teaspoon baking powder

* 1/2 teaspoon salt

* 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, chilled and cubed

* 1 large egg, beaten

* 1/4 cup milk (optional, for extra richness)

Instructions:

1. Whisk dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.

2. Cut in butter: Add the chilled cubed butter to the flour mixture and use a pastry cutter, two forks, or your fingers to work the butter into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs. The butter pieces should be the size of peas.

3. Add egg and milk: Add the beaten egg and optional milk to the flour mixture. Stir gently until just combined – you don't want to overmix.

4. Knead and shape: Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently for just a few seconds, until it comes together into a smooth ball. Don't overwork it!

5. Roll and cut: Roll out the dough to about 1/2 inch thickness. Use a biscuit cutter or a glass to cut out biscuits.

6. Bake: Place the biscuits on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake at 450 degrees F (232 degrees C) for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.

7. Enjoy! Serve warm with butter, jam, or your favorite toppings.

Tips:

* Cold ingredients are key: Make sure your butter is very cold and cubed for flaky biscuits. Cold butter helps to keep the gluten from developing too much, resulting in a light and airy biscuit.

* Don't overmix: Overmixing will toughen the biscuits. Stir just until the ingredients are combined.

* Don't flatten the biscuits: When placing the biscuits on the baking sheet, don't press down on them. Leave them as they are.

Let me know if you have any other questions!