These soft, tall, and flaky buttermilk biscuits are the perfect addition to any breakfast table! With just a few simple ingredients, you can enjoy this classic comfort food fresh from the oven.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Dough
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cut in Butter: Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, work the cold butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse sand.
- Add Buttermilk: Make a well in the center of the dry mixture and pour in the buttermilk. Stir gently until the dough just comes together. Avoid overmixing to keep the biscuits tender.
Step 2: Shape and Cut the Biscuits
- Knead the Dough: Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead it 4-5 times to bring it together.
- Pat and Cut: Pat the dough into a 1-inch thick rectangle. Using a 2-inch biscuit cutter, press straight down (don’t twist) to cut out as many biscuits as possible. Place them on a baking sheet, ensuring the sides are touching for higher rise.
- Reuse Scraps: Gather the scraps, gently pat them out again, and cut additional biscuits until all the dough is used.
Step 3: Bake and Serve
- Bake: Bake the biscuits in the preheated oven for 12–15 minutes or until they are golden brown on top.
- Serve Warm: Remove from the oven and serve warm with butter, jam, or gravy.
Tips for Perfect Biscuits
- Keep Butter Cold: Cold butter creates steam during baking, resulting in those flaky layers. Work quickly to prevent it from softening.
- Don’t Overmix: Overworking the dough can make the biscuits dense. Handle the dough gently for the best results.
- Buttermilk Substitute: If you don’t have buttermilk, you can use regular milk mixed with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar. Let it sit for 5 minutes before using.
Enjoy these buttery, flaky biscuits as a breakfast staple or a side for any meal!