Southern Buttermilk Biscuits
Flaky, golden, and irresistibly buttery, these Southern Buttermilk Biscuits are the ultimate comfort food for breakfast, brunch, or any meal in between. Made with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, cold unsalted butter, and tangy buttermilk, this classic southern recipe delivers biscuits with a perfectly tender crumb and rich flavor. The secret to their signature flakiness lies in folding the dough to create layers, while brushing the tops with melted butter ensures a beautifully golden finish. Ready in just 30 minutes, these biscuits pair beautifully with everything from honey and jam to hearty gravies. Whether you're serving them fresh out of the oven or saving them for later, these timeless Southern Buttermilk Biscuits are sure to become a family favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Granulated sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter (cold)
- 0.75 cup Buttermilk (cold)
- 2 tablespoons Melted unsalted butter (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, sugar, and salt until well combined.
Cut the cold unsalted butter into small cubes and add it to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
Make a well in the center of the mixture and pour in the cold buttermilk. Gently stir with a wooden spoon or fork until the dough comes together. Be careful not to overmix.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and fold it over onto itself 4-5 times to create flaky layers. Gently pat the dough into a 1-inch-thick rectangle.
Use a 2.5-inch biscuit cutter to cut out biscuits, pressing straight down without twisting. Re-roll scraps as needed to make more biscuits.
Place the biscuits on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are touching slightly for a soft-sided biscuit or spaced apart for a crispier edge.
Brush the tops of the biscuits with melted unsalted butter for a golden finish.
Bake the biscuits in the preheated oven for 13-15 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and the biscuits are cooked through.
Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your warm Southern Buttermilk Biscuits with your favorite toppings!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2034 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 123.4 g | 158% | |
| Saturated Fat | 76.9 g | 384% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 327 mg | 109% | |
| Sodium | 2742 mg | 119% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 202.8 g | 74% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.5 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.8 g | ||
| Protein | 32.0 g | 64% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.8 mcg | 19% | |
| Calcium | 277 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 11.4 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.
