Classic Fluffy Biscuits

 Ingredients:

– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 tablespoon baking powder
– 1 teaspoon salt
– 1 tablespoon sugar
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cold, cut into small pieces)
– 3/4 cup milk (cold)

Instructions:

1. **Preheat Oven**: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).

2. **Prepare Dry Ingredients**: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.

3. **Cut in Butter**: Add the cold butter pieces to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

4. **Add Milk**: Pour in the cold milk and stir just until the dough comes together. Do not overmix; the dough should be slightly sticky.

5. **Knead Dough**: Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead it gently a few times until it comes together.

6. **Roll and Cut**: Roll out the dough to about 1/2 inch thick. Use a biscuit cutter or a round glass to cut out biscuits. Gather the scraps and repeat until all the dough is used.

7. **Bake**: Place the biscuits on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.

8. **Serve**: Allow the biscuits to cool slightly on a wire rack. Serve warm with butter, jam, or your favorite topping.

Enjoy your homemade biscuits!