Description
Fluffy, tender, and buttery buttermilk biscuits that are perfectly golden and melt in your mouth with every bite—ideal for breakfast or as a side to any meal.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cubed
1 cup cold buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Using a pastry cutter or fingers, cut the cold butter into the flour mixture until it looks like coarse crumbs.
- Pour in the cold buttermilk and stir gently just until the dough comes together. Do not overmix.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently pat it into a 1-inch thick rectangle. Fold the dough over itself 2-3 times to create flaky layers, then pat down again.
- Use a round biscuit cutter to cut out biscuits and place them close together on the baking sheet. Gather scraps, re-pat, and cut until all dough is used.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the tops are golden brown. Brush tops with melted butter immediately after baking for extra richness.
- Serve warm for the best melt-in-your-mouth experience.
Notes
For a cheesy twist, add 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese to dry ingredients before mixing in butter.
To make herb biscuits, add 1-2 teaspoons fresh chopped rosemary or thyme.
Swap half the all-purpose flour for whole wheat flour for nuttier texture and more fiber.
Add 1 tablespoon sugar for a sweeter biscuit that pairs well with jam.
To make a buttermilk substitute, add 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup milk, let sit 5 minutes.
Store leftovers in airtight container at room temperature for 2 days or freeze up to 3 months.
Reheat frozen biscuits in a 350°F (175°C) oven for 10-15 minutes for best texture.
Press biscuit cutter straight down without twisting to keep edges from sealing and allow rise.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
