Biscuit ( American )

Ingredients:
All purpose flour -  325 gms ,
Baking pwd - 2 and 1/2 tsp ,
White sugar -  1 tbsp ,
Cold butter ( salted ) - 113 gms ( cut into small cubes ),
Cold milk  - 180 ml ,
Egg - 1 ( beaten ).
 Egg - 1 ( beat egg with 1 tbsp of milk or water  for egg wash ).

Method :
 Pre heat oven to  - 205 C , baking time  is 10 to 15 minutes .


Take a bowl and sieve together flour and baking pwd in a bowl and then add sugar .
Beat egg and than pour it in the measuring cup containing the milk  .

Cut the cold butter into the flour into a course crumbs .
You can use a knife or pastry cutter or gently mix the flour and butter with your fingers .

Once the flour turns into a coarse crumb ,make a well in the center .

Use a spoon to gently mix the dough.
Than just gently incorporate the dough  with your hand .

We dont have to mix the dough with a heavy hand .Just make  a rough ball .
Dust the  counter with flour and transfer the dough on to the counter .

Knead few time and than make a 8 inch circle .

Gather all the sides and tap gently to make it even .
The dough has to be 1/2 inch thick .
Take a 2 and 1/2 inch round cutter   or glass and dip the end of the cutter in flour and then make round cut outs and place them on a greased tray .
If you dont have a cutter just make triangles or squares with a knife .But make sure to coat the knife with flour each time you use it .( the dough will not stick to the blade )
As you cut the dough ,the left over dough can be gathered  again into a circle and cut , till a small dough is left 
Brush the biscuits  with egg wash .

After 15 minutes insert  a toothpick if done .

You can have it warm  with a stew or soup .
Enjoy with a spread of  jam , cream or butter  and  a hot cup of tea .

This biscuit is amazing  and you dont need a knife to cut it .
Best when eaten the day it is baked and  is still warm .
Can be kept for few days in a container at room temperature.
If you plan to have it next morning for breakfast just warm it in the oven .
Makes 12 biscuits .