Farmhouse Buttermilk Biscuits
Golden, buttery, and impossibly flaky, these Farmhouse Buttermilk Biscuits are a timeless comfort food that will elevate any meal. Crafted with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, baking powder, and cold buttermilk, these biscuits have that perfect balance of tenderness and structure. The secret to their signature layers is a quick folding technique that ensures every bite melts in your mouth. Baked to golden perfection in just 12 minutes, they’re brushed with melted butter for a rich, irresistible finish. Whether served as a warm breakfast side, paired with savory gravy, or enjoyed on their own, these classic Southern-style biscuits are a must-have recipe for any home baker. Perfect for weekend brunches, family dinners, or holiday gatherings, they’ll have everyone reaching for seconds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (cold, diced)
- 0.75 cup buttermilk (cold)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted, for brushing)
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, baking soda, sugar, and salt.
Add the cold, diced butter to the dry ingredients. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Gradually pour in the cold buttermilk, gently stirring with a wooden spoon until the dough just comes together. Be careful not to overmix.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and pat it into a rectangle about 1 inch thick.
Fold the dough in half, rotate it 90 degrees, and pat it back into a rectangle. Repeat this process 2 more times to create flaky layers.
Using a 2.5-inch round biscuit cutter, cut out biscuits and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Gently press the scraps together and cut out additional biscuits, being careful not to overwork the dough.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the tops are golden brown.
Remove the biscuits from the oven and brush them with melted butter while still warm.
Serve immediately and enjoy the warm, flaky goodness of farmhouse buttermilk biscuits!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1805 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 97.3 g | 125% | |
| Saturated Fat | 60.6 g | 303% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 259 mg | 86% | |
| Sodium | 3361 mg | 146% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 202.7 g | 74% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.5 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.7 g | ||
| Protein | 31.6 g | 63% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.2 mcg | 21% | |
| 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.
