Description
Fluffy and tender sour cream biscuits made from scratch with simple ingredients. These homemade biscuits are quick to prepare, featuring a perfect golden crust and soft, buttery interior. Ideal for breakfast or as a side to 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
Wet Ingredients
- 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 1 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to ensure even distribution of the leavening agents and seasoning.
- Cut in Butter: Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, cut the cold, cubed butter into the dry mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs. This helps create a flaky texture in the biscuits.
- Add Sour Cream: Stir in the sour cream gently until just combined, taking care not to overmix which can toughen the biscuits.
- Shape Dough: Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and gently knead it 3-4 times to bring it together without overworking. Then pat it into a 1-inch thick rectangle.
- Cut Biscuits: Use a biscuit cutter to cut out biscuits from the dough and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart.
- Re-roll Scraps: Gather the dough scraps, gently re-roll, and cut out additional biscuits to minimize waste.
- Bake: Bake the biscuits in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until they turn golden brown on top.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve warm with butter, jam, or gravy for a delicious accompaniment to any meal.
Notes
- Be careful not to overmix the dough to keep biscuits light and fluffy.
- Use cold butter to create flaky layers inside the biscuits.
- For a richer flavor, you can brush the tops with melted butter after baking.
- If you don’t have a biscuit cutter, use a round glass or cookie cutter.
- Biscuits are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
