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Homemade Buttermilk Biscuits

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Fluffy, buttery homemade buttermilk biscuits with a tender crumb and golden tops — perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a comforting side.

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

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar (if using).
  3. Cut in cold butter using a pastry cutter or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized pieces of butter.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. Use a floured 2.5-inch biscuit cutter to cut out biscuits. Place biscuits close together on prepared baking sheet.
  7. Brush tops with a little buttermilk for a golden finish.
  8. 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.

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