Description
These Melt In Your Mouth Buttermilk Biscuits are tender, flaky, and perfectly golden, making for an irresistible breakfast or side. With a simple mix of buttermilk, butter, and basic pantry ingredients, these biscuits are quick to whip up and guaranteed to delight with every bite.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tablespoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 ½ – 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
Wet Ingredients
- 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks, 180 g) butter, chilled
- 1 1/4 cups (300 mL) chilled buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and salt until well combined to create a uniform base for the biscuits.
- Incorporate Butter: Cut the chilled butter into small cubes. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs, which helps create flakiness in the biscuits.
- Add Buttermilk: Pour the cold buttermilk into the mixture and gently stir until the dough just comes together. Avoid overmixing to keep biscuits tender.
- Knead and Roll Dough: Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead a few times to bring it together. Then roll it out to about 1 inch thickness, which ensures a light and fluffy interior.
- Cut Biscuits: Use a biscuit cutter or the rim of a glass to cut out biscuits, and place them close together on the prepared baking sheet to help them rise upwards.
- Bake Biscuits: Bake the biscuits in the preheated oven for 12–15 minutes until their tops turn a lovely golden brown and the bottoms are cooked through.
- Serve: Serve your warm biscuits hot with butter, jam, or honey for a delicious treat.
Notes
- For best results, ensure both the butter and buttermilk are thoroughly chilled before starting.
- Do not overwork the dough to keep biscuits tender and flaky.
- Placing biscuits close together while baking encourages them to rise taller.
- Leftover biscuits can be warmed in the oven or toaster for a fresh taste.
