Homemade Flaky Butter Biscuits in a Cast Iron Skillet
These homemade flaky butter biscuits are baked in a preheated cast iron skillet and made with frozen butter for incredible layers. Using a simple folding technique creates tall, buttery biscuits with a crisp golden exterior and tender flaky center. Perfect for breakfast, soups, stews, or served warm with honey butter.
SIMPLE LIFE MEALS
Homemade Flaky Butter Biscuits
Baked in a Cast Iron Skillet
Yield
12–14 Biscuits
Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
- 2 tablespoons aluminum-free baking powder
- 2 tablespoons Stevia
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 cup frozen butter, shredded
- Cold milk, as needed to form dough
- Honey butter for brushing tops
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Butter a cast iron skillet and place it in the oven while preheating.
- Combine flour, baking powder, Stevia, and salt in a large bowl.
- Shred frozen butter using a cheese grater and gently mix into flour.
- Add cold milk gradually until a soft dough forms.
- Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface.
- Pat dough into a rectangle and fold.
- Rotate and repeat folding approximately 12 times.
- Pat dough to about 1-inch thickness.
- Cut biscuits using a chilled 2-inch biscuit cutter.
- Place biscuits into the hot buttered skillet.
- Brush tops with honey butter.
- Bake 12–15 minutes and continue baking up to 20 minutes if needed until golden brown.
Storage Tips
Countertop:
Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Freezer:
Freeze up to 3 months.
Reheating:
Warm in oven, air fryer, or toaster oven for best texture.
Estimated Nutrition
Per Biscuit (Based on 14 Biscuits)
Calories: 220
Carbohydrates: 24g
Protein: 4g
Fat: 12g
Fiber: 1g
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 250mg
Simple Life Meals Tips
✔ Use frozen butter.
✔ Place biscuit cutter in freezer before cutting.
✔ Keep ingredients cold.
✔ Fold dough 12 times for flaky layers.
✔ Bake in a hot buttered cast iron skillet.
These simple steps create tall, buttery biscuits with beautiful flaky layers.
Biscuit PDF
Kitchen Tools Used
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Thank you for spending a little time in my kitchen today. Whether you’re baking for family, friends, or simply yourself, I hope these flaky butter biscuits bring warmth and comfort to your table. Wishing you many homemade memories and happy baking. 💛
Happy Baking,
-Shelia 💛