Buttermilk biscuits are a staple in Southern cooking and are perfect for breakfast, dinner, or anytime in between. Light, flaky, and buttery, these biscuits have a tender crumb that pairs beautifully with butter, jam, or gravy. Whether you’re serving them with a hearty meal or enjoying them fresh out of the oven, nothing beats a warm homemade biscuit.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter (cubed)
- ¾ cup cold buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon melted butter (for brushing)
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. - Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. - Cut in the Butter
Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces of butter remaining. - Add the Buttermilk
Pour in the cold buttermilk and stir with a fork just until the dough comes together. Be careful not to overmix. - Form the Dough
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently pat it into a rectangle about ½ inch thick. Fold the dough in half, rotate, and repeat this folding process 2-3 times to create layers. Pat the dough to about 1-inch thickness. - Cut Biscuits
Using a 2.5-inch biscuit cutter or a glass, cut out biscuits and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Gather any scraps, gently reshape the dough, and cut out additional biscuits. - Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown on top. - Brush with Butter
Remove the biscuits from the oven and immediately brush the tops with melted butter. Serve warm.
Enjoy your homemade buttermilk biscuits with your favorite toppings or alongside a savory dis
