Buttermilk Biscuits Recipe
These easy buttermilk biscuits are soft, tall, and flaky with golden, buttery layers that come together in just 30 minutes. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dinner, these biscuits bring warm, homemade comfort to your table with every bite.
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour spooned and leveled
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter cold and cubed
- ¾ cup buttermilk cold
- 2 tablespoon melted butter for brushing tops (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. The high temperature helps create steam for extra lift and flakiness.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and salt until evenly combined.
- Add the cold, cubed butter and cut it into the dry ingredients using your fingertips or a pastry cutter until you see pea-sized pieces. Visible butter chunks are key for flaky layers.
- Pour in the cold buttermilk and stir gently until the dough just starts to come together. Do not overmix; a slightly shaggy texture is perfect.
- Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Pat it into a rectangle, fold it into thirds like a letter, and repeat the folding process two more times. This creates layers for a tall rise.
- Pat the dough out to about ½-inch thickness. Use a floured biscuit cutter and press straight down (don’t twist) to cut out biscuits. Place them close together on the baking sheet for a higher rise.
- Brush the tops lightly with buttermilk and bake for 15–17 minutes or until golden brown. Brush with melted butter when done for an irresistible finish.
Notes
- Keep butter and buttermilk cold for maximum flakiness.
- Avoid overmixing to maintain a tender crumb.
- Fold the dough gently for layered texture.
- Press the cutter straight down—no twisting! Bake biscuits close together for soft sides and tall lift.
- Brush fresh biscuits with melted butter for extra shine and flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 212kcalCarbohydrates: 27.5gProtein: 4.1gFat: 9.7gCholesterol: 25.4mgSodium: 283.5mgSugar: 2.4g
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