Flaky, buttery, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious, these Homemade Buttermilk Biscuits are a classic comfort food thatโs perfect for breakfast, dinner, or as a snack!
๐ Prep Time: 15 minutes
๐ Bake Time: 12-15 minutes
๐ฝ Servings: 8 biscuits
๐ Ingredients
- ๐ง 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cubed
- ๐พ 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ๐ฅ 1 tbsp baking powder
- ๐ง 1/2 tsp salt
- ๐ฏ 1 tbsp sugar (optional for a touch of sweetness)
- ๐ฅ 3/4 cup cold buttermilk
๐ด Instructions
1๏ธโฃ Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 425ยฐF (220ยฐC). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2๏ธโฃ Mix the Dry Ingredients:
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar (if using).
3๏ธโฃ 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.
4๏ธโฃ Add the Buttermilk:
- Pour in the buttermilk and stir gently until the dough just comes together. Be careful not to overmix!
5๏ธโฃ 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!
6๏ธโฃ 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 downโdonโt twistโto ensure they rise evenly.
7๏ธโฃ 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.
8๏ธโฃ Serve Warm:
- Brush the tops with melted butter for extra richness. Serve immediately with jam, honey, or gravy.
๐ฏ Why Youโll 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 ovenโthereโs truly nothing like them! ๐๐โจ
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