Description
Classic Southern buttermilk biscuits, known for their flaky layers and tender crumb.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 3/4 cup cold buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda.
- Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces of butter remaining.
- Pour in the cold buttermilk and stir just until the dough comes together. Do not overmix.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently pat or roll it to about 3/4-inch thickness.
- Cut out biscuits using a floured biscuit cutter or a glass rim.
- Place the biscuits on an ungreased baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
Notes
- For extra flaky biscuits, do not overwork the dough.
- Ensure your buttermilk and butter are very cold for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg