Buttermilk Biscuits Southern
Golden, flaky, and irresistibly tender, these Southern Buttermilk Biscuits are the ultimate comfort food staple. Made with simple pantry ingredients and enriched with cold butter and chilled buttermilk for that signature melt-in-your-mouth texture, these biscuits are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or any meal that calls for a side of Southern charm. The recipe features a clever folding technique to create buttery layers, while the option to brush the tops with melted butter adds a finishing touch of indulgent flavor. Whether served warm with a drizzle of honey, slathered with jam, or paired with hearty gravy, these homemade biscuits are sure to impress. Ready in under 30 minutes, they’re a quick and delicious way to bring genuine Southern hospitality to your table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (cold)
- 0.75 cups buttermilk (chilled)
- 2 tablespoons melted butter (for brushing, optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk together to ensure the ingredients are evenly distributed.
Cut the cold unsalted butter into small cubes and add it to the flour mixture. Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces of butter remaining.
Create a well in the center of the flour mixture and pour in the chilled buttermilk. Stir gently with a wooden spoon or spatula until the dough just comes together. Do not overmix.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently pat or roll it out into a rectangle about 1 inch thick. Fold the dough in half, then turn it 90 degrees, and pat it out again. Repeat this folding process 2-3 more times to create layers.
After the final fold, pat the dough out to a 1-inch thickness. Use a 2 1/2-inch round biscuit cutter or the rim of a glass to cut out biscuits, pressing straight down without twisting. Gather any scraps, reshape, and cut out more biscuits until all the dough is used.
Place the biscuits on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart for crisp edges or close together for softer sides.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and the biscuits are puffed.
Optional: Brush the tops of the biscuits with melted butter immediately after they come out of the oven for extra flavor and shine.
Serve warm with butter, jam, or your favorite topping. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1780 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% 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 | 3367 mg | 146% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 198.6 g | 72% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.5 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.6 g | ||
| Protein | 31.8 g | 64% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.9 mcg | 19% | |
| 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.
