Buttermilk Biscuits: Discover the Secret to Fluffy Perfection!
Buttermilk biscuits are light, fluffy, and deliciously buttery, perfect for breakfast or as a side dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 12 biscuits 1x
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture and cut it in until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Pour in the buttermilk and stir until just combined.
- Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead gently a few times.
- Roll out the dough to about 1-inch thickness and cut out biscuits using a round cutter.
- Place the biscuits on a baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Serve warm with butter or jam.
Notes
- For extra flaky biscuits, do not overwork the dough.
- Chill the butter before using for best results.
- Feel free to add herbs or cheese for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg