Fluffy, buttery homemade buttermilk biscuits with a tender crumb and golden tops — perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a comforting side.
Author:Beth
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:15 minutes
Total Time:30 minutes
Yield:8 biscuits 1x
Category:Breakfast
Method:Bake
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
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2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tbsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1 tbsp granulated sugar (optional)
1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
3/4 to 1 cup cold buttermilk, plus extra for brushing tops
Instructions
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar (if using).
Cut in cold butter using a pastry cutter or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized pieces of butter.
Make a well in the center and pour in 3/4 cup buttermilk. Gently stir until dough just comes together; add more buttermilk as needed.
Turn dough out onto a floured surface. Gently pat into a 1-inch thick rectangle. Fold the dough in half and pat out again; repeat folding 2-3 times for flaky layers.
Use a floured 2.5-inch biscuit cutter to cut out biscuits. Place biscuits close together on prepared baking sheet.
Brush tops with a little buttermilk for a golden finish.
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until tops are golden brown. Serve warm with butter, honey, or jam.
Notes
Keep all ingredients cold for the flakiest biscuits.
Do not overwork the dough to avoid tough biscuits.
Freeze unbaked biscuits on a baking sheet, then transfer to a bag for later baking.