Description
Experience the ultimate comfort food with these light and buttery homemade biscuits. Featuring a golden, flaky exterior and a tender, cloud-like interior, these biscuits are a staple for any Sunday brunch. This recipe is designed for ease and efficiency, delivering bakery-quality results in under 30 minutes. Perfect for serving with honey, jam, or as part of a hearty breakfast, these biscuits are sure to become a cherished family favorite.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
3/4 cup cold buttermilk
2 tablespoons melted butter for brushing
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Add the cold, cubed butter and use a pastry cutter or two forks to cut it into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Create a well in the center, pour in the cold buttermilk, and stir gently until the dough just comes together.
Turn the dough onto a floured surface, pat into a 1-inch thick rectangle, and fold over itself 3 times.
Cut into circles using a biscuit cutter or round glass.
Place on the baking sheet and bake for 12–15 minutes until golden brown.
Brush the tops with melted butter immediately after removing from the oven.
Notes
Always use ice-cold butter and buttermilk to ensure the best rise and flakiness. Do not overmix the dough once the buttermilk is added, as this will result in tough biscuits. For extra height, press the biscuit cutter straight down without twisting.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Recipes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg