Buttermilk Biscuits
Who doesn’t love a buttermilk biscuit? These easy homemade biscuits are full of flaky layers and are perfect alongside breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 8 tablespoons butter very cold
- 1 cup buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon fine sea salt, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- Cut in butter using a pastry cutter, two knives, a cheese grater, or your fingers.8 tablespoons butter
- Make a well in the center of the bowl and pour in buttermilk. Mix just until combined. Dough will be sticky and not fully cohesive.1 cup buttermilk
- Dump dough out onto a floured surface and knead a few times to bring together. Pat into a rectangle and fold over so the short edges meet. Use a floured rolling pin to roll gently into a rectangle again and fold over again. Repeat.
- Pat the dough into a square or rectangle ½ to ¾ inches thick. Cut biscuits, making sure to not twist or slide the cutter. Reroll and recut scraps as needed.
- Place biscuits on baking sheet, leaving space between each. Bake for 18-20 minutes, until risen and golden brown.
Notes
For taller biscuits, cut into 9 instead of 12.
