Description
These homemade buttermilk biscuits are delightfully flaky and fluffy, perfect for breakfast or as a side to any meal. Made with simple ingredients like all-purpose flour, cold butter, and tangy buttermilk, this recipe yields warm, golden-brown biscuits with a tender crumb in just 25 minutes.
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 unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature for baking the biscuits evenly and quickly.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly distributed.
- Incorporate Butter: Add the cold cubed unsalted butter to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized butter pieces remaining.
- Add Buttermilk: Pour in the buttermilk and gently stir until the dough just comes together. Be careful not to overmix to keep the biscuits tender.
- Knead Dough: Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead it gently about 5-6 times until it holds together but remains soft and slightly sticky.
- Roll and Cut Biscuits: Roll the dough to about 1-inch thickness. Using a biscuit cutter or a round glass, cut out biscuit shapes and gather scraps to re-roll if needed.
- Prepare for Baking: Place the cut biscuits on a baking sheet, leaving a little space between each to allow for rising.
- Bake Biscuits: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the tops are golden brown and the biscuits are cooked through. Remove from oven and serve warm.
Notes
- For flakier biscuits, keep the butter as cold as possible before incorporating.
- Do not overwork the dough to avoid tough biscuits.
- If you don’t have buttermilk, mix 3/4 cup milk with 1 tablespoon lemon juice or white vinegar and let it sit for 5 minutes as a substitute.
- Use a sharp cutter pressed straight down—avoid twisting to maintain biscuit layers.
- Serve warm with butter, honey, or your favorite jam.
