2-Ingredient Biscuits

2-Ingredient Biscuits prove that simple ingredients can create something truly special. With just self-rising flour and heavy cream, these biscuits rise beautifully, bake golden, and deliver soft, tender centers every time. Even better, there’s no butter to cut and no complicated steps to follow.

Interestingly, this method comes from traditional Southern baking, where cooks relied on heavy cream as both the fat and liquid. Because cream already contains the perfect balance of richness and moisture, the dough comes together quickly and consistently. As a result, these biscuits are incredibly reliable, especially for beginners.

Whether you serve them for breakfast with eggs, alongside soup for dinner, or simply warm with butter, they fit any meal. Moreover, they bake in under 20 minutes, making them ideal for busy days. Simple, fluffy, and beautifully golden, these 2-Ingredient Biscuits belong in every home baker’s rotation.

Recipe Yield: 8 biscuits

INGREDIENTS

2 cups self-rising flour
1 1/2 cup cold heavy cream

Optional:
1 tbsp melted butter for brushing

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat Oven:
Preheat oven to 425°F (218°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. A hot oven ensures proper lift and golden tops.

2. Mix the Dough:
In a large bowl, add self-rising flour. Gradually pour in cold heavy cream while gently stirring with a spoon until a soft dough forms. The dough should look slightly shaggy and lightly sticky. Do not overmix.

3. Shape the Biscuits:
Lightly flour a clean surface. Turn out the dough and gently pat to about 3/4-inch thickness. Using a round cutter, press straight down without twisting. Gather scraps once and reshape gently.

4. Arrange and Bake:
Place biscuits close together for soft sides or slightly spaced for crisp edges. Bake 12–15 minutes, or until golden brown and internal temperature reaches about 200°F.

5. Finish and Serve:
Remove from oven and immediately brush tops with melted butter if desired. Serve warm.

Helpful Tips to Perfect This Recipe

• Use Cold Cream for Better Rise: Cold heavy cream helps create steam during baking, which improves lift and texture. Additionally, it prevents the dough from spreading too much, resulting in taller biscuits.
• Handle the Dough Gently: Overmixing activates gluten, which can make biscuits dense. Therefore, stir just until combined and pat lightly instead of kneading.
• Bake at High Heat: A 425°F oven ensures quick rise and golden tops. As a result, the biscuits stay tender inside while forming a lightly crisp exterior.