Company Cloud Biscuits
Fluffy, buttery, and irresistibly golden, Company Cloud Biscuits are the ultimate homemade treat for impressing your guests or elevating any meal. These tender biscuits are made with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, baking powder, and buttermilk, but feature expert techniques, such as folding the dough for flaky layers and finishing with creamy brushings of heavy cream and melted butter. Quick to prepare in just 15 minutes and baked to perfection in under 12, these biscuits are as practical as they are indulgent. Perfect for brunch spreads, holiday feasts, or a warm, comforting snack paired with honey or jam, this versatile recipe is your go-to for soft, cloud-like biscuits everyone will love.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter
- 0.75 cup cold buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons melted butter (for topping)
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.
Cut the cold unsalted butter into small cubes. Using a pastry cutter, two knives, or your fingertips, work the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized lumps.
Make a well in the center of the mixture and pour in the cold buttermilk. Gently fold the mixture together with a spatula until a shaggy dough forms. Do not overmix.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently pat it into a rectangle about 1 inch thick. Fold the rectangle in half and pat it back out again. Repeat this folding process two more times to build layers for flaky biscuits.
Using a floured biscuit cutter (2 to 3 inches in diameter), cut out biscuits from the dough. Press straight down without twisting the cutter to ensure even rising. Re-roll scraps as needed, but handle the dough gently to avoid tough biscuits.
Place the biscuits onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 1 inch of space between them for even baking.
Brush the tops of the biscuits with heavy cream for a golden, glossy finish.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the biscuits are puffed and golden brown.
Remove the biscuits from the oven and immediately brush the tops with melted butter for extra flavor and softness.
Serve warm with your favorite spreads, jams, or as a side to a hearty meal. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1925 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 106.2 g | 136% | |
| Saturated Fat | 65.7 g | 328% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 286 mg | 95% | |
| Sodium | 2747 mg | 119% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 211.1 g | 77% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.5 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.1 g | ||
| Protein | 31.7 g | 63% | |
| 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.
