how to make homemade biscuits

To make homemade biscuits, follow these general steps:

1. Mix dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, salt, and sometimes sugar) in a bowl.
2. Cut cold butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs.
3. Add buttermilk or milk to the mixture and stir until a shaggy dough forms.
4. Turn the dough onto a floured surface and gently bring it together.
5. Fold and flatten the dough several times to create flaky layers.
6. Cut the dough into rounds or squares using a biscuit cutter or knife.
7. Place the biscuits close together on a baking sheet or skillet.
8. Optionally brush with buttermilk before baking.
9. Bake in a preheated oven at around 425°F (218°C) for 12-20 minutes until golden brown.
10. Optionally brush with melted butter or honey butter after baking.

This produces soft, flaky, buttery biscuits perfect for breakfast or any meal. Specific details like ingredient measurements and folding steps vary slightly by recipe but follow this basic method.