Ingredients

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for forming biscuits (spooned and leveled)
  • 2 tablespoons baking powder
  • 1 12 teaspoons salt
  • 8 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
  • 12 cup snipped fresh chives, thyme or 12 cup sage
  • 2 cups cold milk

Method

  • Preheat oven to 400F
  • In a food processor, combine flour, baking powder, salt, and butter.
  • Pulse mixture until pea-size pieces form.
  • Through the feeding tube, add chives and milk; pulse just until combined.
  • Transfer mixture to a floured surface; with floured hands, pat to a 3/4-inch thickness.
  • Using a 21/2-inch round cutter, cut dough into 16 rounds, dipping cutter in flour to prevent sticking.
  • Sprinkle tops lightly with flour.
  • Place biscuits on a baking sheet, 1 inch apart; bake until golden, about 15 minutes.
  • Serve warm.
  • To Freeze.
  • After completing step 2, place biscuits on a plate; freeze 2 hours or until firm.
  • Transfer to re-sealable plastic bags; freeze up to 1 month.
  • To bake from frozen: Preheat oven to 400.
  • Place biscuits on a baking sheet, 1 inch apart, and bake until golden, 15 to 20 minutes.