Buttermilk Tea Biscuits
Soft, flaky, and delightfully buttery, these buttermilk tea biscuits are the perfect complement to your afternoon tea or morning coffee. Made with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, baking powder, and cold butter, these quick biscuits come together in just 25 minutes, from prep to bake. The secret ingredient? Cold buttermilk, which lends a subtle tanginess and tender texture to every bite. Hand-kneaded and carefully cut for an irresistibly light crumb, these golden biscuits bake to perfection, ready to be served warm with butter, jam, or your favorite spreads. Ideal for last-minute guests or cozy family gatherings, this easy recipe is destined to become a classic in your baking repertoire.
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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, cubed)
- 0.75 cup Buttermilk (cold)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt until evenly combined.
Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
Make a well in the center of the mixture and pour in the cold buttermilk. Gently stir the ingredients together with a fork until just combined. Do not overmix; the dough should be slightly shaggy.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently knead it 3-4 times until it comes together. Pat or roll the dough into a 1-inch thick rectangle.
Using a round biscuit cutter (about 2.5 inches in diameter), cut out as many biscuits as possible. Press straight down without twisting to ensure even rising. Gather the scraps, gently press them together, and cut out more biscuits.
Place the biscuits about 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the tops are golden brown.
Remove from the oven and allow the biscuits to cool slightly on a wire rack. Serve warm with butter, jam, or your favorite tea accompaniments.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
232 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 12.5 g | 16% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.7 g | 39% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 33 mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 349 mg | 15% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 25.6 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.8 g | ||
| Protein | 4.1 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 33 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 65 mg | 1% | |
*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.
