Boarding House Biscuits
Discover the timeless charm of Boarding House Biscuits—flaky, buttery, and irresistibly soft, these classic Southern-style biscuits are the epitome of comfort food. Made with a delicate blend of cold butter, whole milk, and tangy buttermilk, the dough is carefully folded to create tender, golden layers that melt in your mouth. Perfectly sized for breakfast spreads or dinner tables, these easy-to-make biscuits come together in just 15 minutes of prep time and bake to golden perfection in under 12 minutes. Whether slathered with butter, drizzled with honey, or paired with your favorite jam, Boarding House Biscuits are a versatile, crowd-pleasing treat that’s perfect for any occasion. Make these flaky homemade biscuits your go-to recipe for cozy mornings or hearty family gatherings!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, cold and diced
- 0.75 cup whole milk, cold
- 0.25 cup buttermilk, cold
- 2 tablespoons melted butter (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, diced butter to the flour mixture. Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, cut the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized bits of butter.
Make a well in the center of the mixture and pour in the cold milk and cold buttermilk. Gently stir until the dough just comes together. Be careful not to overmix.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently pat it into a rectangle about 1 inch thick. Fold the dough in half, then in half again, and pat it back out. Repeat this folding process 2 more times to create layers for flakiness.
After the final fold, pat the dough out to a thickness of about 1 inch. Using a 2.5-inch biscuit cutter, cut out biscuits by pressing straight down (do not twist). Place them on the prepared baking sheet, with the edges slightly touching for softer sides or spaced apart for crispier sides.
Re-roll the scraps as needed to cut out more biscuits, but do not overwork the dough.
Bake the biscuits in a preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.
Remove from the oven and immediately brush the tops with the melted butter for extra flavor and shine.
Serve warm with your favorite toppings, such as butter, honey, or jam. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2097 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 128.3 g | 164% | |
| Saturated Fat | 80.0 g | 400% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 342 mg | 114% | |
| Sodium | 2687 mg | 117% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 205.8 g | 75% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.5 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.8 g | ||
| Protein | 34.0 g | 68% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.5 mcg | 17% | |
| Calcium | 342 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 11.3 mg | 63% | |
| Potassium | 622 mg | 13% | |
*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.
