There’s nothing quite like the aroma of freshly baked homemade buttermilk biscuits wafting through your kitchen. These flaky, buttery delights are perfect for any meal, from breakfast with jam to serving alongside a hearty dinner.
To make these delicious biscuits, you’ll need a few simple ingredients: all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, cold butter, and buttermilk. Each component plays a crucial role in achieving that perfect flaky texture that everyone loves. Using cold butter is essential; it creates steam during baking, resulting in a light and airy biscuit.
Homemade Buttermilk Biscuits
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter , cubed (¾ stick)
- ¾ cup buttermilk , cold
Instructions:
Step 1: Preheat Your Oven
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) .
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl:
- Whisk together:
- All-purpose flour
- Baking powder
- Baking soda
- Salt
This ensures even distribution of leavening agents and flavor.
Step 3: Cut in the Butter
- Add the cold cubed butter to the dry mixture.
- Using a pastry blender , two knives, or a fork, cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized butter pieces.
Step 4: Add Buttermilk
- Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients.
- Pour in ¾ cup cold buttermilk all at once.
- Gently stir with a wooden spoon or spatula until the dough begins to come together.
- You may need to use your hands at the end to press the dough together into a shaggy ball — don’t overwork it!
Step 5: Shape the Dough
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface.
- Pat or roll the dough into a rectangle or circle about 1-inch thick .
- Use a biscuit cutter or glass (about 2–3 inches in diameter) to cut straight down through the dough — do not twist the cutter.
- Place the biscuits on the prepared baking sheet, close together for soft sides or spaced apart for crispier edges.
Step 6: Bake Until Golden
- Brush the tops lightly with melted butter or buttermilk for extra richness and color.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12–15 minutes , or until the biscuits are golden brown and risen high .
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