Ultimate 2-Ingredient Biscuits – Fluffy, Golden & Ready in Minutes!
Get ready for a baking revelation! These Ultimate 2-Ingredient Biscuits are unbelievably easy, shockingly fluffy, beautifully golden, and come together in under 10 minutes. Forget complicated recipes or endless ingredient lists – with just two simple ingredients, you can have warm, buttery biscuits perfect for breakfast, a quick snack, or a delightful side with any meal. This recipe is a game-changer for busy mornings and last-minute cravings!
Why You’ll Love These 2-Ingredient Biscuits
- Unbelievably Easy: Seriously, only two ingredients and minimal steps.
- Super Fast: Dough to oven in less than 10 minutes.
- Fluffy & Tender: Despite the simplicity, they bake up wonderfully light and soft.
- Golden & Buttery: Achieve that perfect golden-brown crust and a tender interior.
- Versatile: Perfect for sweet (with jam) or savory (with gravy) applications.
What You’ll Need
This recipe is incredibly simple, requiring just two core ingredients:
Ingredients (Makes 8–10 Biscuits):
- 2 cups self-rising flour (this is crucial – it contains leavening agents and salt)
- 1 cup heavy cream (cold, straight from the fridge)
- Optional: Melted butter for brushing tops (for extra goldenness and flavor)
Instructions: Mix, Cut, Bake, and Devour!
1. Preheat Oven & Prepare Baking Sheet:
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, or lightly grease it.
2. Combine Ingredients:
In a large mixing bowl, add the 2 cups self-rising flour. Pour the 1 cup cold heavy cream directly into the flour. Using a fork or a rubber spatula, mix until just combined and a shaggy dough forms. Be careful not to overmix! The less you handle the dough, the more tender your biscuits will be.
3. Form the Biscuits:
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently pat the dough into a rectangle or circle about ½ to ¾ inch thick. Do not knead aggressively. Using a 2-inch biscuit cutter (or a knife for square biscuits), cut out the biscuits. Press straight down, do not twist the cutter, as twisting seals the edges and can prevent proper rising. Gather any dough scraps, gently press them together, and cut out any remaining biscuits.
4. Bake to Golden Perfection:
Place the cut biscuits on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 1 inch between them for air circulation. For softer sides, place them closer together. Optional: For an extra golden top and buttery flavor, brush the tops of the biscuits with a little melted butter. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the biscuits are beautifully golden brown on top and bottom, and puffed up. Baking time may vary slightly depending on your oven.
5. Serve and Enjoy!
Remove the biscuits from the oven. Serve immediately while warm and fresh! These are delicious split open with butter, jam, honey, or alongside savory dishes like gravy or chili.
Tips for Ultimate Fluffy 2-Ingredient Biscuits
- Self-Rising Flour is Essential: Do NOT substitute with all-purpose flour unless you add your own baking powder and salt. Self-rising flour is the magic ingredient here.
- Cold Heavy Cream: Keep your heavy cream very cold! Cold fats create steam during baking, which leads to flakier, higher-rising biscuits.
- Do Not Overmix: This is the most important tip. Overmixing develops gluten, which makes biscuits tough. Mix only until the flour is incorporated, even if there are still some lumps.
- Gentle Handling: Once the dough is mixed, handle it as little as possible. Pat it gently into shape rather than kneading.
- Straight Cut: When using a biscuit cutter, press straight down and lift up. Twisting the cutter can seal the edges of the biscuit, preventing it from rising tall and fluffy.
- Biscuit Thickness: Aim for ½ to ¾ inch thick dough. Thinner dough results in smaller, flatter biscuits; thicker dough makes taller, fluffier ones.
- Baking Together: Placing biscuits relatively close on the baking sheet (but not touching) encourages them to rise taller as they support each other.
- Optional Butter Brush: Brushing with melted butter before baking adds richness and helps create that beautiful golden-brown top.
- Storage: Best enjoyed fresh. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for 1-2 days, or frozen for longer. Reheat in a toaster oven or oven for best results.
These Ultimate 2-Ingredient Biscuits are a testament to how simple ingredients can create truly amazing results. Enjoy the joy of homemade biscuits with practically no effort!