Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Biscuits
Discover the magic of southern comfort with this Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Biscuits recipe, a delightful recreation of the warm, flaky biscuits you know and love! Perfectly golden and irresistibly tender, these homemade biscuits are made from simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, buttermilk, and cold butter, ensuring a buttery texture that melts in your mouth. The key technique of cutting in cold butter and gently kneading the dough creates the signature layers and softness reminiscent of the authentic Cracker Barrel experience. Baked to perfection in just 12 minutes and brushed with melted butter for a rich, glossy finish, these biscuits are the ultimate addition to any meal. Serve them fresh out of the oven with honey, jam, or even a slab of butter for an old-fashioned, home-cooked taste that never fails to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon Baking powder
- 1 tablespoon Granulated sugar
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.3 cups Unsalted butter (cold)
- 0.75 cups Buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons Butter (melted, for brushing)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with non-stick spray.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt until well combined.
Cut the cold unsalted butter into small cubes and add it to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry cutter or your fingertips to work the butter into the flour mixture until the texture resembles coarse crumbs.
Create a well in the center of the mixture and pour in the buttermilk. Gently stir the mixture with a fork until the dough begins to come together. Be careful not to overmix.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead it 3 to 4 times until it holds together. Pat the dough into a rectangle about 1-inch thick.
Using a 2.5-inch round biscuit cutter, cut out biscuits and place them onto the prepared baking sheet, making sure the edges touch slightly for softer sides. Re-roll the scraps and cut until all the dough is used.
Bake the biscuits in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until they are golden brown on top.
Remove the biscuits from the oven and immediately brush the tops with melted butter for a glossy finish and extra flavor.
Serve warm with your favorite toppings like butter, jam, or honey. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1765 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 89.3 g | 114% | |
| Saturated Fat | 55.1 g | 276% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 238 mg | 79% | |
| Sodium | 2735 mg | 119% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 211.0 g | 77% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.5 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.0 g | ||
| Protein | 31.5 g | 63% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.7 mcg | 19% | |
| Calcium | 264 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 11.2 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 525 mg | 11% | |
*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.
