Easy Kentucky Buttermilk Biscuits
Fluffy, golden, and irresistibly buttery, these Easy Kentucky Buttermilk Biscuits are the ultimate comfort food that comes together in just 25 minutes! Perfectly flaky thanks to layers of cold butter and a gentle folding technique, these classic Southern biscuits are made with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, baking powder, and tangy buttermilk. Whether brushed with melted butter for added richness or served warm with butter, jam, or honey, they’re an easy-to-make addition to any breakfast or dinner table. With a foolproof recipe that ensures tall, tender biscuits every time, this is your go-to guide for baking up homestyle perfection with a soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture.
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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 (cold)
- 0.75 cup Buttermilk (cold)
- 2 tablespoons Melted butter (optional, for brushing)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
Cut the cold unsalted butter into small cubes and add it to the flour mixture. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Be careful not to overwork it—the small chunks of butter will create flaky layers in the biscuits.
Make a well in the center of the mixture and pour in the cold buttermilk. Gently stir with a spatula or wooden spoon until the dough comes together. It should be slightly sticky but manageable. Avoid overmixing.
Lightly flour a clean work surface and turn the dough out onto it. Pat the dough into a rectangle about 1 inch thick. Fold the dough in half and pat it out again. Repeat this process 2-3 times to create layers.
Using a floured biscuit cutter or the rim of a glass, cut out biscuits from the dough. Press straight down and avoid twisting to ensure the biscuits rise evenly. Gather the scraps, reshape, and cut out more biscuits until all the dough is used.
Place the biscuits on the prepared baking sheet, making sure they are close together but not touching. This helps them rise taller.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.
Brush the tops of the hot biscuits with melted butter, if desired, for extra flavor.
Serve warm with your favorite toppings like butter, jam, or honey. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
906 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 94.1 g | 121% | |
| Saturated Fat | 59.5 g | 298% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 256 mg | 85% | |
| Sodium | 4543 mg | 198% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 15.4 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.1 g | ||
| Protein | 7.0 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.9 mcg | 19% | |
| Calcium | 237 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 0.2 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 302 mg | 6% | |
*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.
