Description
Mouthwatering Flaky Homemade Biscuits elevate breakfast with golden, buttery layers that crumble perfectly. Southern kitchens celebrate this simple yet irresistible comfort classic you’ll want to savor with jam or gravy.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 milliliters) baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 milliliters) salt
- 1 tablespoon (15 grams) granulated sugar
Fat:
- 6 tablespoons (85 grams) cold unsalted butter, cubed
Wet Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup (180 milliliters) buttermilk, room temperature
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 425F (220C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal baking surface.
- Combine all dry ingredients in a spacious mixing bowl, whisking thoroughly to ensure even distribution of leavening agents and seasonings.
- Incorporate cold, cubed butter into the dry mixture using a pastry cutter or fingertips, breaking down the butter until the texture resembles coarse, pebbly crumbs.
- Gently introduce buttermilk into the mixture, stirring with a fork until ingredients are just barely integrated; minimal mixing preserves the biscuits’ delicate structure.
- Transfer the loosely formed dough onto a lightly floured work surface, carefully patting it into a uniform round approximately 1-inch thick.
- Utilize a biscuit cutter or drinking glass to create circular shapes, carefully pressing straight down without twisting to maintain clean edges.
- Reassemble remaining dough scraps, gently reforming and cutting additional biscuits without overworking the mixture.
- Arrange biscuits on the prepared baking sheet, positioning them closely but not touching to encourage even rising and golden edges.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, monitoring until the tops transform into a rich, golden-brown color indicating perfect doneness.
- Remove from the oven and serve immediately while warm for maximum flavor and tenderness.
Notes
- Keep butter ice-cold to achieve flakier, more tender biscuits that rise beautifully during baking.
- Handle dough minimally to prevent tough, dense results – gentle touches create lighter, softer textures.
- Use buttermilk for tangy flavor and better rising power compared to regular milk or alternatives.
- Experiment with herb or cheese additions like chives, rosemary, or sharp cheddar for gourmet variations that elevate classic biscuits.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 175 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg