Midnight Biscuits
Get ready to elevate your late-night cravings with these ultra-flaky, golden-brown Midnight Biscuits! Made with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, cold butter, and tangy buttermilk, this quick 10-minute prep recipe delivers perfectly tender biscuits in just 12 minutes of baking. Their secret lies in a delicate folding technique that creates irresistible layers of buttery goodness. For an extra touch of indulgence, brush the warm biscuits with a hint of honey and pair them with butter, jam, or your favorite midnight treat. These easy-to-make biscuits are the perfect comfort food for any time of day, but they truly shine when satisfying those after-dark hunger pangs. Whether enjoyed fresh from the oven or reheated, these Midnight Biscuits are sure to become your go-to recipe for flaky perfection. Keywords: flaky biscuits, quick biscuit recipe, buttery biscuit layers, easy buttermilk biscuits, homemade midnight snacks.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into small cubes
- 0.75 cup buttermilk, cold
- 2 tablespoons honey (optional, 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 all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
Add the cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture. Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, gently work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Be careful not to overwork; small pieces of butter should still be visible.
Create a well in the center of the mixture and pour in the cold buttermilk. Stir gently with a fork or spatula until the dough just comes together. Avoid overmixing; the dough should be slightly sticky.
Lightly flour a clean work surface and turn the dough out onto it. With floured hands, gently pat the dough into a rectangle about 3/4-inch thick. Fold the dough in half and repeat this patting and folding process two more times to create flaky layers.
Using a floured biscuit cutter or the rim of a glass, cut the dough into circles. Be sure to press straight down without twisting to help your biscuits rise evenly. Gather the scraps, gently re-pat the dough, and cut out more biscuits as needed.
Place the biscuits on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about an inch of space between each one.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.
Optional: While the biscuits are still warm, brush the tops with honey for an extra touch of sweetness.
Serve warm with butter, jam, or your favorite midnight indulgence. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1939 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 100.0 g | 128% | |
| Saturated Fat | 62.1 g | 310% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 266 mg | 89% | |
| Sodium | 2742 mg | 119% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 233.2 g | 85% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.5 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 44.0 g | ||
| Protein | 32.0 g | 64% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.8 mcg | 19% | |
| Calcium | 273 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 11.6 mg | 64% | |
| Potassium | 582 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.
