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Description
Delicious, buttery, and flaky buttermilk biscuits that are perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups (240 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 1 stick (113 g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- ¾ cup (175 ml) buttermilk, cold, plus extra for brushing
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
- Cut in the cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Create a well in the center and pour in cold buttermilk, stirring gently.
- Turn dough onto a floured surface, knead lightly 3-4 times.
- Roll dough to 1-inch thickness and cut biscuits.
- Place biscuits on a baking sheet, slightly touching.
- Brush tops with buttermilk and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove and immediately brush with melted butter.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Ensure your butter and buttermilk are as cold as possible for the flakiest texture. Do not overwork the dough.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: biscuits, buttermilk, flaky, buttery, homemade
