Baking Powder Biscuits Mix together with a spoon: 4 cups self-rising flour 1/4th cup granulated sugar Cut in with a fork 1-cup cold butter (Butter should be size of small peas. This is what makes the biscuits flaky) Mix together and add to flour: 2 whole eggs 1-cup milk Stir until blended. Place on lightly floured table. Knead dough slightly and flatten with a floured rolling pin to 1 inch thick. Cut dough with a cutter to the desired size. Place biscuits on greased baking sheet pan. Brush with milk. Bake 12 to 15 minutes until golden brown at 375 degrees.