Flaky, buttery, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious, these Homemade Buttermilk Biscuits are a classic comfort food that’s perfect for breakfast, dinner, or as a snack!
🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes
🕒 Bake Time: 12-15 minutes
🍽 Servings: 8 biscuits
🛒 Ingredients
- 🧈 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 🌾 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 🥄 1 tbsp baking powder
- 🧂 1/2 tsp salt
- 🍯 1 tbsp sugar (optional for a touch of sweetness)
- 🥛 3/4 cup cold buttermilk
🍴 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2️⃣ Mix the Dry Ingredients:
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar (if using).
3️⃣ Cut in the Butter:
- Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry cutter or your fingertips to work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4️⃣ Add the Buttermilk:
- Pour in the buttermilk and stir gently until the dough just comes together. Be careful not to overmix!
5️⃣ Roll and Fold the Dough:
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently pat it into a rectangle, then fold it over itself 3-4 times. This creates those signature flaky layers!
6️⃣ Cut the Biscuits:
- Roll the dough out to about 1-inch thickness. Use a round biscuit cutter or a glass to cut out biscuits. Press straight down—don’t twist—to ensure they rise evenly.
7️⃣ Bake:
- Place the biscuits on the prepared baking sheet, slightly touching for softer sides or spaced apart for crispy edges. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown on top.
8️⃣ Serve Warm:
- Brush the tops with melted butter for extra richness. Serve immediately with jam, honey, or gravy.
🍯 Why You’ll Love These Biscuits
- Perfectly Flaky: The folding technique ensures layers upon layers of buttery goodness.
- Quick & Easy: Simple ingredients and ready in under 30 minutes!
- Versatile: Perfect with savory dishes like fried chicken or sweet toppings like honey butter.
Enjoy these Homemade Buttermilk Biscuits warm from the oven—there’s truly nothing like them! 😍🍞✨