Buttermilk Biscuits
Fluffy, golden, and irresistibly buttery, these homemade Buttermilk Biscuits are the ultimate classic comfort food. Perfectly flaky layers are achieved through a simple folding technique, while the cold butter and buttermilk ensure a tender, melt-in-your-mouth crumb. Ready in just 30 minutes, these biscuits are baked to golden perfection and topped with a luscious brush of melted butter for that extra indulgence. Whether served with a dollop of jam, a drizzle of honey, or as the perfect side to your savory dishes, these easy buttermilk biscuits will quickly become a family favorite. Ideal for breakfast, brunch, or any time you crave a warm, homemade treat, these biscuits are as versatile as they are delicious. Keywords: buttermilk biscuits recipe, flaky biscuits, homemade biscuits, easy biscuit recipe, buttery biscuits.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.75 cup buttermilk, cold
- 2 tablespoons melted butter, for brushing
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon of baking powder, 0.5 teaspoon of baking soda, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Whisk these dry ingredients together until evenly mixed.
Cut 6 tablespoons of unsalted butter into small cubes. The butter should be very cold to ensure flakiness in the biscuits.
Add the cold butter cubes into the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized pieces of butter still visible.
Create a well in the center of the flour-butter mixture and pour in 0.75 cup of cold buttermilk.
Gently stir the mixture with a fork until it forms a rough dough. Do not overmix, as you want the butter to remain cold and the dough to just come together.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead gently a few times to bring the dough together, then pat it into a rectangle about 1 inch thick.
Fold the dough into thirds like a letter, turn it 90 degrees, and gently flatten it again into a rectangle. Repeat this folding and turning process 2 more times to create layers.
After the final fold, pat the dough into a 1-inch thick rectangle, and use a biscuit cutter to cut out biscuits. Avoid twisting the cutter as it will seal the edges, preventing them from rising properly.
Transfer the biscuits to the prepared baking sheet, placing them close but not touching.
Bake the biscuits in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until they are golden brown.
Once baked, remove from the oven and immediately brush the tops with 2 tablespoons of melted butter.
Serve warm and enjoy these buttery, flaky buttermilk biscuits as a delightful treat.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1780 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 99.4 g | 127% | |
| Saturated Fat | 58.1 g | 290% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 256 mg | 85% | |
| Sodium | 4547 mg | 198% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 198.5 g | 72% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.5 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.5 g | ||
| Protein | 31.6 g | 63% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 14% | |
| Calcium | 270 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 11.3 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.
