Description
These melt-in-your-mouth buttermilk biscuits are a Southern classic with a flaky, buttery texture that pairs perfectly with any meal. Easy to make and delicious to enjoy, these biscuits are a must-have for breakfast or as a side dish.
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 teaspoon sugar (optional)
Wet Ingredients:
- 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter (cut into cubes)
- 3/4 cup cold buttermilk (plus more for brushing)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°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 (if using).
- Add Butter and Buttermilk: Cut in the cold butter cubes until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the cold buttermilk until just combined.
- Shape and Cut: Turn out the dough, pat into a rectangle, fold, and pat out again to create layers. Cut out biscuits using a round cutter.
- Bake: Place biscuits on the prepared baking sheet, brush with buttermilk, and bake for 12–15 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve: Enjoy warm with optional melted butter on top.
Notes
- For extra rich flavor, brush the baked biscuits with melted butter.
- Avoid twisting the cutter when shaping biscuits to ensure even rising.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
