Buttermilk Biscuits

Elevate your baking game with these irresistibly buttery and flaky Buttermilk Biscuits—perfectly golden and tender with every bite! This recipe features the magic of cold buttermilk and chilled butter, combined with a foolproof folding technique that creates beautiful, airy layers. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up a batch of these classic Southern-style biscuits, ideal for breakfast sandwiches, savory sides, or slathering with jam and honey. Whether you serve them fresh from the oven or as part of your meal prep, these easy homemade biscuits will become your go-to comfort bake. Bake up a batch today and taste the difference homemade makes!

Nutriscore Rating: 40/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 0.75 cup buttermilk, cold
• 2 tablespoons melted butter, for brushing

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon of baking powder, 0.5 teaspoon of baking soda, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Whisk these dry ingredients together until evenly mixed.

Step 3

Cut 6 tablespoons of unsalted butter into small cubes. The butter should be very cold to ensure flakiness in the biscuits.

Step 4

Add the cold butter cubes into the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized pieces of butter still visible.

Step 5

Create a well in the center of the flour-butter mixture and pour in 0.75 cup of cold buttermilk.

Step 6

Gently stir the mixture with a fork until it forms a rough dough. Do not overmix, as you want the butter to remain cold and the dough to just come together.

Step 7

Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead gently a few times to bring the dough together, then pat it into a rectangle about 1 inch thick.

Step 8

Fold the dough into thirds like a letter, turn it 90 degrees, and gently flatten it again into a rectangle. Repeat this folding and turning process 2 more times to create layers.

Step 9

After the final fold, pat the dough into a 1-inch thick rectangle, and use a biscuit cutter to cut out biscuits. Avoid twisting the cutter as it will seal the edges, preventing them from rising properly.

Step 10

Transfer the biscuits to the prepared baking sheet, placing them close but not touching.

Step 11

Bake the biscuits in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until they are golden brown.

Step 12

Once baked, remove from the oven and immediately brush the tops with 2 tablespoons of melted butter.

Step 13

Serve warm and enjoy these buttery, flaky buttermilk biscuits as a delightful treat.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	558.2 grams (558.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1780

Total Fat 99.40g	127%
Saturated Fat 58.10g	291%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 256mg	85%
Sodium 4547mg	198%
Total Carbohydrate 198.50g	72%
Dietary Fiber 6.50g	23%
Total Sugars 9.50g
Protein 31.60g	63%

Vitamin D 109IU	547%
Calcium 270mg	21%
Iron 11mg	63%
Potassium 559mg	12%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 49.3%

Protein: 7.0%

Carbs: 43.7%