Description
Deliciously flaky and tender butter buttermilk biscuits made from scratch. These biscuits are layered with cold butter and buttermilk, baked to golden perfection, making them perfect 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 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- Cut in Butter: Add the cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized butter pieces visible.
- Add Buttermilk: Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and pour in the buttermilk.
- Mix Dough: Gently stir the buttermilk into the flour mixture using a fork or wooden spoon until the dough just comes together. Avoid overmixing; the dough should be shaggy and slightly sticky.
- Shape Dough: Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Gently pat it into a rectangle about 1/2-inch thick.
- Fold Dough: Fold the dough in half and pat it down to 1/2-inch thickness. Repeat the folding and patting process 2-3 more times to create flaky layers.
- Cut Biscuits: Using a floured biscuit cutter or sharp knife, cut biscuits from the dough. Place them spaced about 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until the biscuits are golden brown on top and cooked through.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the biscuits from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack for a few minutes. Serve warm for the best taste.
Notes
- Use cold butter to ensure flaky layers in the biscuits.
- Do not overmix the dough to keep biscuits tender and light.
- The folding technique creates layered, flaky texture.
- Buttermilk can be substituted with a mixture of regular milk and a teaspoon of vinegar or lemon juice if needed.
- For a richer flavor, you can brush the tops with melted butter immediately after baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
