Description
These Buttermilk Biscuits are a classic Southern favorite, known for their tender, flaky texture and rich buttery flavor. This easy recipe will guide you through creating these melt-in-your-mouth treats that are perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 3/4 cup cold buttermilk, plus more for brushing
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
- Add Butter and Buttermilk: Cut in the cold cubed butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Pour in the cold buttermilk and stir gently until the dough forms.
- Shape and Bake: Turn the dough out onto a floured surface, pat into a rectangle, fold a few times, then cut out biscuits. Place on baking sheet, brush with buttermilk, and bake for 12–15 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve: Enjoy warm with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- For extra flaky layers, keep ingredients cold and handle the dough minimally.
- These biscuits pair well with butter, honey, or sausage gravy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish, Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
