Forget store-bought biscuits and treat yourself to the homemade goodness of fluffy buttermilk biscuits with this amazing recipe. These biscuits are not only easy to make but also taste incredible, offering a light and airy texture with a delightful tanginess from the buttermilk. They’re perfect for any occasion, whether you enjoy them as a sweet treat after a meal or as a savory side with dishes like fried chicken or gravy. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal effort, you can enjoy the warm, flaky goodness of homemade biscuits whenever you crave them. Try this recipe today and discover the joy of baking your own biscuits!
Recipe
Ingredients in this recipe
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 3/4 cup cold buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter (for brushing)
Step-by-step instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425 °F (220 °C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with butter.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- Add the cubed cold butter to the flour mixture. Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces of butter remaining.
- Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and pour in the cold buttermilk. Gently stir the mixture until the dough just begins to come together.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead it a few times until it forms a cohesive ball. Be careful not to overwork the dough.
- Pat the dough into a circle about 3/4-inch (2 cm) thick. Using a floured biscuit cutter or the rim of a glass, cut out biscuits and place them onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 1 inch of space between each biscuit.
- Gently gather any remaining dough scraps, pat them together, and cut out additional biscuits until all the dough is used.
- Brush the tops of the biscuits with melted butter.
- Bake the biscuits in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until they are golden brown on top and cooked through.
- Remove the biscuits from the oven and transfer them to a wire rack to cool slightly before serving.
- Serve the fluffy buttermilk biscuits warm with butter, jam, honey, or your favorite toppings.
With their fluffy texture and amazing taste, these homemade buttermilk biscuits are bound to become a household favorite. Whether you serve them as part of a hearty breakfast or as a delightful side dish, these biscuits are sure to please everyone, from family and friends to the kids. Give this recipe a try today and experience the joy of home baking! I’d love to hear how your buttermilk biscuits turn out, so don’t hesitate to share your feedback with me.
