Biscuits
1 pound 4 ounces all purpose flour
.4 ounces salt
1 ounce sugar
1 ounce baking powder
8 ounces unsalted butter (cold, 1/2" cubes)
12 ounces whole milk (cold)
Directions
- Sift all dry ingredients together
- Cut in cold fat until it is pea-sized
- Add all milk at one time
- Continue mixing until all liquid is incorporated
- Remove from bowl and knead on table until dough comes together
- Flour table lightly and roll out to 1/2"
- Fold once more and roll out to 1/2"
- Cut out biscuits with 3" cutter or cup
- Scraps can be kneaded lightly lightly and re-rolled and cut 1x
- Place biscuits side by side on parchment lined sheet tray
- Brush top of biscuits with egg wash
- Bake at 350F for about 20 minutes or until golden brown