Description
Fluffy, buttery, and easy-to-make homemade biscuits perfect for breakfast or as a side to any meal.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (cold and cut into small cubes)
- 3/4 cup buttermilk (cold)
- 1 tablespoon melted butter (for brushing, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the cold butter to the dry ingredients and cut it in using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Pour in the cold buttermilk and stir just until combined; do not overmix.
- Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and gently pat it into a 1-inch thick rectangle.
- Fold the dough in half and pat it out again. Repeat this 2–3 times to create flaky layers.
- Cut out biscuits using a round cutter and place them on the prepared baking sheet, close together for softer sides or spaced apart for crispier edges.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Brush tops with melted butter if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- Use cold butter and buttermilk for the flakiest biscuits.
- Do not overmix the dough to avoid tough biscuits.
- Biscuits can be frozen before or after baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg