Homemade Buttermilk Biscuits
These classic buttermilk biscuits are made with simple ingredients like flour, cold butter, and buttermilk, resulting in tender, flaky layers with a golden crust. The process involves cutting in butter, gently mixing the dough, and baking until puffy and lightly browned, perfect for breakfast or brunch.
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Calories: 200kcal
Servings: 8
Equipment
- Pastry Cutter or Fork
- Rolling Pin (optional)
- Pastry Brush
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour preferably unbleached
- 1 tablespoon baking powder fresh is best
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup cold butter cut into small pieces
- ¾ cup buttermilk chilled, can substitute with milk + vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 220°C (430°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl until evenly combined. The mixture should look light and slightly fluffy.
- Add the cold butter to the dry mixture. Using a pastry cutter or fork, cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized butter pieces remaining.
- Pour in the chilled buttermilk gradually, gently stirring with a spoon or spatula until just combined. The dough will be slightly shaggy and sticky but should hold together.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently fold and press it together a few times to relax the dough, then pat it into a 1-inch thick rectangle.
- Use a round cutter or glass to cut out biscuits, pressing straight down without twisting. Place them on the prepared baking sheet close together, almost touching.
- Brush the tops of the biscuits with a little melted butter for a golden finish. Pop them into the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, until the tops are puffed and lightly golden.
- Once baked, check that the biscuits are golden and puffed, with a flaky, tender crumb. Let them cool for a few minutes on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
For extra flakiness, keep the butter as cold as possible and avoid overmixing the dough. These biscuits are best enjoyed warm with butter, jam, or honey.
Nutrition
Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 350mg | Potassium: 150mg | Sugar: 3g | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 2mg