Description
Fluffy and buttery buttermilk biscuits with a golden crust, perfect for breakfast or as a side for any meal. These biscuits are layered for a tender, flaky texture and made from simple pantry staples.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 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.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cut in Butter: Add the cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized pieces of butter still visible.
- Add Buttermilk: Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and pour in the buttermilk.
- Form Dough: Gently stir the buttermilk into the flour mixture using a fork or wooden spoon until the dough just comes together. Avoid overmixing to keep the dough slightly shaggy and sticky.
- Shape Dough: Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and pat it into a 1/2-inch thick rectangle.
- Layer Dough: Fold the dough in half and pat down again to 1/2-inch thickness. Repeat folding and patting 2-3 more times to create flaky layers.
- Cut Biscuits: Use a floured biscuit cutter or sharp knife to cut out biscuits. Place them about 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake the biscuits in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until golden brown on top.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and cool on a wire rack for a few minutes before serving warm.
Notes
- Do not overmix the dough as it can make the biscuits tough.
- Keep the butter cold to ensure flaky layers.
- For extra flavor, brush the tops with melted butter after baking.
- Biscuits are best served fresh but can be reheated in the oven.
- You can substitute buttermilk with milk mixed with a tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar as a homemade buttermilk alternative.
