Butter Buttermilk Biscuits Recipe
These Butter Buttermilk Biscuits are a classic Southern treat, with flaky layers and a buttery, tender crumb. Perfect for breakfast or as a side to any meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 10 biscuits 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cold and cubed)
- 3/4 cup cold buttermilk (plus more for brushing)
- 1 tablespoon melted butter (for brushing)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the 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, salt, and sugar.
- Incorporate butter: Add the cold, cubed butter and cut it into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add buttermilk: Make a well in the center, pour in the cold buttermilk, and stir gently until just combined.
- Shape the dough: Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface, pat it into a 1-inch thick rectangle, and fold it for flaky layers.
- Cut and bake: Cut out biscuits using a round cutter, place on the baking sheet, brush with buttermilk, and bake for 12–15 minutes until golden brown.
- Finish: Brush the baked biscuits with melted butter and enjoy!
Notes
- Keep all ingredients cold for flakiest texture.
- You can freeze unbaked biscuits for future use.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
