Biscuits: "A Tale of Fluffy Biscuits"
These biscuits are soft, golden, and buttery—perfect for second breakfast, elevenses, or any meal worthy of the Shire. Don’t forget to top them with honey butter for a truly magical experience.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 12 minutes mins
Total Time 22 minutes mins
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 12 Hobbits
Calories 125 kcal
- 2–5 tbsp Butter, unsalted Cold; more for flaky, buttery biscuits worthy of Rivendell. (Feel free to use salted, but adjust that amount of salt you will use if any)
- 2 cups All-purpose flour The foundation of all baked goods, even in Hobbiton.
- 1 tsp Salt Enhances the flavor—salt from the Mines of Moria works best, but inspect your shipment first. Stories of ancient dark terrors exist in those mines.
- 4 tsp Baking powder The magic that makes them fluffy.
- 3/4 cup Milk Or cream if you’re feeling indulgent, like a Dwarf at a feast.
Preheat the ovenSet your oven to 450°F as they do in in the kitchens of Minas Tirith. Prepare the doughBreak 2–5 tablespoons of cold butter into small chunks and place in a food processor.Add 2 cups of flour, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 4 teaspoons of baking powder.Pulse the mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs. (If you don’t have a food processor, use a mixing bowl and blend the butter into the flour with a fork like a Hobbit baker would.) Add the milkGradually pour in 3/4 cup of milk while pulsing the food processor (or stirring by hand). Stop once the dough just comes together—it should be soft and slightly sticky. Shape the biscuitsTurn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead it gently a few times—don’t overdo it, or your biscuits will end up denser than Mirkwood.Shape the dough into a thick rectangle and cut it into biscuits using a round cutter, jar lid, or simply your hands for a rustic, Hobbit-style look. Bake the biscuitsPlace the biscuits on a greased or parchment-lined baking sheet.Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the tops are golden and fluffy like a Hobbit’s hair on a sunny morning in the Shire. Serve warmAllow the biscuits to cool for a few minutes before serving. They’re best enjoyed warm, especially when paired with honey butter (recipe below).
