Featherweight Buttermilk Biscuits
Light, flaky, and irresistibly tender, these Featherweight Buttermilk Biscuits are the ultimate comfort food. Perfectly balanced with rich, buttery layers and a delicate, melt-in-your-mouth texture, these classic homemade biscuits come together in just 15 minutes of prep time. The secret lies in folding the dough to create the irresistible flakiness and using cold buttermilk for that tangy, moist crumb. Brushed with a golden sheen of melted butter right out of the oven, these biscuits are as versatile as they are delicious—serve them warm with a dollop of jam, honey, or alongside your favorite savory dishes. Whether for breakfast or dinner, these biscuits are a crowd-pleasing, easy-to-make treat that will elevate any meal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon Baking powder
- 1 tablespoon Granulated sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 6 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 0.75 cup Cold buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons Melted unsalted butter (for brushing)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, baking soda, and salt. Whisk to blend evenly.
Cut the cold unsalted butter into small cubes and add them to the dry ingredients. Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, work the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized chunks of butter remaining.
Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the cold buttermilk. Gently mix with a fork or spatula until the dough just comes together. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the biscuits tough.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently pat it into a rectangle about 1-inch thick. Fold the dough in half, turn it 90 degrees, and gently pat it down again. Repeat this folding process two more times to create flaky layers.
Using a floured round biscuit cutter (about 2.5 inches in diameter), cut out biscuits. Press straight down without twisting to ensure the biscuits rise evenly. Re-roll the scraps and cut additional biscuits as needed.
Place the biscuits on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart for crisp edges or closer together for soft edges.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the tops are golden brown.
Remove the biscuits from the oven and immediately brush them with melted butter for added flavor and softness.
Serve warm with butter, jam, or your favorite toppings. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
232 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 12.1 g | 15% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.5 g | 37% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 32 mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 427 mg | 19% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 26.6 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.8 g | ||
| Protein | 4.1 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 33 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 64 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.
