High Rise Biscuits
Experience the ultimate comfort food with these High Rise Biscuits—perfectly golden, irresistibly flaky, and sky-high fluffy! Made with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, cold butter, and buttermilk, these biscuits come together in under 30 minutes, making them ideal for busy mornings or a homestyle dinner upgrade. The secret lies in the folding technique, which creates irresistible layers, and the cold ingredients that ensure tender, buttery perfection. Whether you opt for a touch of sweetness with honey or sugar, or brush them with melted butter for a glossy finish, these biscuits are guaranteed to steal the show. Serve them warm with butter, jam, or honey for a mouthwatering treat that will leave everyone craving seconds. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a side for hearty meals, these tall, flaky biscuits are a must-try!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 cups Unsalted butter (cold)
- 1 cup Buttermilk (cold)
- 1 tablespoon Honey or sugar (optional, for a touch of sweetness)
- 2 tablespoons Melted butter (optional, for brushing)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. If you're adding a touch of sweetness, include the honey or sugar at this step.
Cut the cold butter into small cubes. Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, work the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs. Be careful not to overmix — you want visible bits of butter for flakiness.
Create a well in the center of the flour mixture and pour in the cold buttermilk. Stir gently with a wooden spoon or spatula until the dough just comes together. The dough will be slightly shaggy but should hold its shape.
Lightly flour a clean surface and turn out the dough. Gently gather it into a ball and pat it out to about 1-inch thickness.
Fold the dough in half over itself and gently pat it down again. Repeat this folding process 3-4 times to create layers that will help the biscuits rise tall and flaky.
Using a 2- to 3-inch round biscuit cutter, cut out biscuits, pressing straight down without twisting. Gather the scraps, pat them together, and cut out additional biscuits.
Place the biscuits on the prepared baking sheet, making sure the sides are just barely touching. This helps them rise higher during baking.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.
Optional: Brush the tops of the baked biscuits with melted butter for extra flavor and a beautiful shine.
Serve warm with your favorite toppings, such as butter, jam, or honey, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2325 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 124.5 g | 160% | |
| Saturated Fat | 77.3 g | 386% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 331 mg | 110% | |
| Sodium | 2808 mg | 122% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 264.7 g | 96% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.2 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.9 g | ||
| Protein | 40.3 g | 81% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.1 mcg | 25% | |
| Calcium | 357 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 14.3 mg | 79% | |
| Potassium | 734 mg | 16% | |
*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.
