Alabama Biscuits
Flaky, buttery, and irresistibly tender, Alabama Biscuits are the Southern staple your kitchen needs. Made with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, cold butter, and buttermilk, these biscuits come together in just 15 minutes of prep time. The key to their signature layers and melt-in-your-mouth texture lies in the gentle folding technique, which creates pockets of buttery goodness in every bite. Perfectly golden and brushed with melted butter straight out of the oven, these homemade biscuits are a versatile addition to any breakfast, brunch, or dinner table. Serve them warm with honey, jam, or sausage gravy for the ultimate comfort food experience that’s as authentic as it is delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold
- 0.75 cup buttermilk, cold
- 2 tablespoons melted butter (for brushing)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt until well combined.
Cut the cold unsalted butter into small cubes and add it to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces of butter remaining.
Pour the cold buttermilk into the bowl and gently stir with a spoon or spatula just until a soft dough forms. Be careful not to overmix.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently pat it into a 1-inch-thick rectangle. Fold the dough in half and pat it down again. Repeat this process 2–3 times to create flaky layers, being careful not to overwork the dough.
Using a floured biscuit cutter (about 2.5 inches in diameter), cut out biscuits and arrange them on the prepared baking sheet, making sure they are close together but not touching. Gather the remaining dough, gently re-pat, and cut out more biscuits as needed.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.
Remove the biscuits from the oven and immediately brush the tops with melted butter for a golden, glossy finish.
Allow the biscuits to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy them warm with your favorite spreads, gravy, or as a side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1796 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 96.5 g | 124% | |
| Saturated Fat | 59.9 g | 300% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 256 mg | 85% | |
| Sodium | 2738 mg | 119% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 202.8 g | 74% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.5 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.8 g | ||
| Protein | 31.8 g | 64% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 14% | |
| Calcium | 270 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 11.4 mg | 63% | |
| Potassium | 559 mg | 12% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
