Buttery Biscuits

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We are having a Roast Beef dinner this evening, so I thought some home made biscuits would be a good accompaniment to the dinner. As I do not claim to be a baker at heart I needed to search out biscuit recipes and pick one based on what I had available for ingredients.
Buttery biscuits are easy to put together and all the ingredients are probably available in your pantry of items. They have a salty taste with a slightly crunchy exterior to a soft interior. Less expensive to make than picking up a can of biscuits at a mere $1.80 to make. They also would be great for breakfast and you can slather them with some of your favorite jam or jelly.

Slightly adapted from Paula Deen Recipes. Made 9 biscuits.

• 2 cups all-purpose flour + extra for rolling the biscuits
• 1 tbsp. baking powder
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 stick butter - cold
• 3/4 cup milk
• 1 egg - lightly beaten

1. In a food processor pulse together the flour, baking powder and salt.
2. Cut the butter into small chunks and add to the flour. Pulse until it forms a crumbled mixture like you would for pie dough.
3. Slowly pour in the milk and pulse until it forms a dough.
4. Remove from the processor and on a floured surface roll the dough out to 3/4 inch thickness. Using a 2 1/2 inch cutter cut out the biscuits.
5. Place on a parchment lined baking sheet. Brush the tops with the egg wash.
6. Bake at 450° until golden brown, about 12-14 minutes.