Description
These classic Buttermilk Biscuits are tender, flaky, and buttery – perfect for breakfast or as a side with any meal. Made with cold butter and buttermilk, they bake up golden brown with a light, fluffy interior and crispy edges. This easy homemade biscuit recipe is a Southern favorite that can be whipped up quickly for comforting, delicious bread.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
- 3/4 cup cold buttermilk, plus more for brushing
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to ensure your biscuits don’t stick and bake evenly.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined, creating an even base for your biscuits.
- Cut in Butter: Add the cold, cubed unsalted butter to the dry mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work the butter into the flour until the texture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces.
- Add Buttermilk: Pour the cold buttermilk into the flour and butter mixture, stirring gently and just until a shaggy dough forms. Avoid over-mixing to keep the biscuits tender.
- Knead Dough: Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and gently knead it 2 to 3 times to bring it together without overworking it. Then pat the dough into a 1-inch thick rectangle.
- Fold for Layers: Fold the dough in half, then pat it out again to 1-inch thickness. Repeat this folding and patting process two more times to create flaky layers inside the biscuits.
- Cut Biscuits: Use a floured round biscuit cutter to cut out biscuits from the dough. Place them close together on the prepared baking sheet if you want soft sides, or spaced apart if you prefer crispier edges.
- Brush and Bake: Lightly brush the tops of the biscuits with a bit of buttermilk to help them brown beautifully. Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes until the tops are golden brown and the biscuits are cooked through.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the biscuits from the oven and let them cool slightly on a wire rack. Serve warm for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of sugar or a dash of garlic powder to the dry ingredients.
- Ensure the butter and buttermilk are very cold to create flaky, tender biscuits.
- You can substitute buttermilk with milk mixed with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar if needed.
- Do not overwork or over-knead the dough to avoid tough biscuits.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
