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McDonald's Biscuit
Carolina Gomez

McDonald's Biscuit Recipe

Recreate McDonald's iconic biscuits with this simple recipe featuring buttermilk, butter, and baking staples. These tender, flaky biscuits are perfect for breakfast or a comforting snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Total Time 29 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 270
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter cold, cubed
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk or substitute: milk + lemon juice/vinegar

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk/spoon
  • Biscuit cutter (or a glass)
  • Rolling Pin
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

  1. Preheat Oven: Set to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
  3. Incorporate Butter: Add cold butter cubes and blend until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Add Buttermilk: Stir in buttermilk gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  5. Shape Dough: Turn dough onto a floured surface, pat to 1-inch thickness, and cut with a biscuit cutter.
  6. Bake: Arrange biscuits on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
  7. Serve: Optionally, brush with melted butter before serving.

Notes

Nutrition Facts (1 Biscuit):

  • Calories: ~270
  • Carbohydrates: ~36g
  • Total Fat: 12g (Saturated: 7g)
  • Protein: ~5g
  • Sodium: ~450mg