Blue Ribbon Buttermilk Biscuits
Flaky, golden, and irresistibly tender, these Blue Ribbon Buttermilk Biscuits are the ultimate comfort food, perfect for breakfast or as a side to any meal. Crafted with cold, cubed butter and tangy buttermilk, this recipe creates melt-in-your-mouth layers thanks to a simple folding technique that ensures an airy, buttery texture. With just a few pantry staples and a quick prep time of 15 minutes, these classic Southern-style biscuits come together beautifully in under 30 minutes. Serve them warm with a drizzle of honey, a dollop of jam, or slathered with melted butter for an easy, crowd-pleasing treat that’ll earn its place at both weekday mornings and holiday feasts. Perfect for SEO searches like "homemade buttermilk biscuits," "easy biscuit recipe," or "flaky Southern biscuits," this recipe is a must-try for biscuit lovers everywhere!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Granulated sugar
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
- 0.75 cup Buttermilk (cold)
- 2 tablespoons Melted butter (optional, for brushing)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt until well combined.
Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized bits of butter scattered throughout.
Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and pour in the cold buttermilk. Gently stir until the dough comes together, being careful not to overmix.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. With floured hands, gently pat and fold the dough over itself 4-5 times to create layers, being careful not to overwork it.
Pat the dough into a 1-inch thick rectangle. Using a 2-inch biscuit cutter or the rim of a glass, cut out biscuits and place them onto the prepared baking sheet, ensuring the edges of the biscuits touch slightly for even rising.
Re-roll any scraps of dough to cut out more biscuits, taking care to handle the dough minimally.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown on top.
Remove from the oven and, if desired, brush the tops with melted butter for extra flavor and shine.
Serve warm with your favorite toppings, such as butter, jam, or honey.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2034 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 123.4 g | 158% | |
| Saturated Fat | 76.9 g | 384% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 329 mg | 110% | |
| Sodium | 2742 mg | 119% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 202.8 g | 74% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.5 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.8 g | ||
| Protein | 32.0 g | 64% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.8 mcg | 14% | |
| Calcium | 277 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 11.4 mg | 63% | |
| Potassium | 566 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.
