Feathery Layered Biscuits
Delight your taste buds with these irresistibly flaky and buttery Feathery Layered Biscuits, crafted to perfection with simple pantry staples. Each biscuit is a masterpiece of tender layers created through an easy folding technique that guarantees bakery-quality results in your own kitchen. The subtle tang of cold buttermilk pairs beautifully with rich, melted butter brushed on top for a golden, picture-perfect finish. Ready in under 30 minutes, these homemade biscuits are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a comforting side dish. Serve them warm with your favorite spread, or let their feathery texture shine on their own—either way, they'll have everyone asking for seconds. A must-try recipe for biscuit lovers!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 cups Unsalted butter (cold)
- 0.75 cups Cold buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons Melted butter
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 all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
Cut the cold unsalted butter into small cubes, then add it to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry cutter or your fingertips to mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized butter pieces.
Make a well in the center of the mixture and pour in the cold buttermilk. Gently stir 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 4-5 times until it holds together. Pat the dough into a rectangle about 1 inch thick.
Fold the rectangle into thirds (like folding a letter), then rotate it 90 degrees, and gently pat it down again. Repeat this process 2 more times to create layers.
Using a sharp biscuit cutter (about 2.5 inches in diameter), cut out biscuits and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Press straight down without twisting the cutter to help the biscuits rise evenly.
Gather the scraps of dough, gently press them together, and cut out additional biscuits. Be mindful not to overwork the dough.
Brush the tops of the biscuits lightly with melted butter to enhance browning.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and the biscuits have puffed up.
Remove the biscuits from the oven and let them rest for a few minutes before serving. Serve warm with butter, jam, or your favorite topping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2019 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 124.3 g | 159% | |
| Saturated Fat | 76.7 g | 384% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 329 mg | 110% | |
| Sodium | 2742 mg | 119% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 198.6 g | 72% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.5 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.6 g | ||
| Protein | 32.0 g | 64% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.2 mcg | 21% | |
| Calcium | 277 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 11.3 mg | 63% | |
| Potassium | 566 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.
