Description
Fluffy buttermilk biscuits elevate comfort cooking with Southern charm. Flaky layers melt in your mouth, bringing warmth and pure homestyle deliciousness right to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (280 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
- 3/4 cup (180 milliliters) whole milk
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 1 tablespoon (15 grams) baking powder
- 1 teaspoon (5 grams) salt
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 450F (230C) and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal baking surface.
- Combine dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl, thoroughly whisking flour, baking powder, and salt to ensure even distribution.
- Incorporate cold butter cubes into the dry mixture, using fingertips or pastry cutter to break down butter until the texture resembles coarse, sandy crumbs.
- Pour milk into the mixture, stirring gently until ingredients are just combined; be cautious not to overmix the dough.
- Transfer the loose dough onto a lightly floured work surface, using gentle kneading motions to bring the mixture together, approximately 5-6 times.
- Roll out the dough to a uniform 3/4 inch thickness, using a sharp cutter to create consistent biscuit shapes.
- Arrange cut biscuits on the prepared baking sheet, positioning them with slight spacing between each piece.
- Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, monitoring until the tops turn a rich, golden brown color.
Notes
- For extra flakiness, freeze butter for 15 minutes before cutting into cubes, ensuring cold butter creates those signature tender layers.
- Buttermilk can replace regular milk for a tangier flavor and more tender crumb, adding depth to the biscuit’s taste profile.
- Brush biscuit tops with melted butter right after baking for a golden, glossy finish that enhances both appearance and richness.
- Experiment with mix-ins like shredded cheese, herbs, or cracked black pepper to transform basic biscuits into gourmet variations that suit different meal styles.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 170 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 340 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg