2-Ingredient Biscuits Are Too Easy Not To Make

Freshly made biscuits are the side that can make any meal exciting. Slathered with some butter and honey or dunked into gravy, they are always welcome at the table. So what's stopping us from always having some biscuits on hand? There are two reasons — the first is that the traditional variety often contains a lot of butter or some other sort of fat, making biscuits one of those unhealthy Thanksgiving sides you should consider avoiding. The second reason is that they do involve a bit of elbow grease to make at home, which is why homemade biscuits are still a bit of a special occasion kind of side. Of course, there are ways to upgrade canned biscuits, but we have to admit that nothing matches the homemade kind.

Thankfully, two-ingredient biscuits using Greek yogurt and flour do away with many of these hurdles. They don't use butter, making them a relatively guilt-free side you can have on a regular basis. The Greek yogurt adds tenderness and a delicious tanginess reminiscent of buttermilk biscuits. Furthermore, they are incredibly easy to make and use an equal measure of self-rising flour and yogurt. They're also versatile enough to handle any sweet or savory add-ons you'd like to throw in and supremely easy to assemble. Don't feel like bringing out the cookie cutter to make round biscuits? Simply drop dollops of dough on the baking dish and make them rustic style. In fact, a crucial step to ensure the biscuits turn out airy also reduces the amount of work they require — a light knead is all the dough needs to avoid excessive gluten formation, which could result in dense or chewy biscuits.

To get these two-ingredient biscuits going, simply combine one cup of Greek yogurt with a cup of self-rising flour. The simple measurements make this recipe easily scalable, and you can always make a large batch and freeze the biscuits. Since there's no butter, their texture is more tender than flaky, but that makes them even better for soaking up flavors. The yogurt also bumps up the protein content, just like cottage cheese does in a quick and delicious cottage cheese flatbread. Season with salt and a pinch of sugar to balance the yogurt's tartness and knead the mixture lightly until a rough dough is formed. The roughness gives the biscuits their craggy texture, so don't try and get a smooth dough ball.

Once kneaded, you can also mix in some grated cheddar cheese or any other add-ins you'd like. Cooked bacon bits, olives, caramelized onion, roasted garlic, herbs, and dried berries (for lightly sweet biscuits) are all potential options. Roll the dough out into an even layer between about one inch thick and cut out round biscuit shapes. Alternatively, simply use a scoop to put dollops of the dough on a greased baking dish and lightly pat down into circles. Remember to place them slightly apart to give them room to expand, and for extra golden tops, brush the dough with some butter. Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 to 20 minutes until the biscuits are browned to your liking, allow them to rest on the counter for a few minutes, and dig in!