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Flaky Buttermilk Biscuits

Best Flaky Buttermilk Biscuits That Melt in Your Mouth

These Flaky Buttermilk Biscuits are irresistibly light and fluffy, perfect for breakfast or snacks.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 biscuits
Course: Breakfast
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Biscuit Dough
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour for a perfect base that gives these biscuits their delightful texture.
  • 1 tablespoon Baking powder to ensure your biscuits rise beautifully.
  • ½ teaspoon Baking soda to help achieve that fluffy interior.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt enhances all the flavors and balances the taste.
  • ¾ cup Cold buttermilk creates a rich flavor and tender crumb, key to flaky buttermilk biscuits.
  • 6 tablespoons Cold butter cut into the flour for those heavenly layers we all crave!
Optional Toppings
  • Melted butter Brush on top after baking for a golden finish and extra richness.
  • Jam or jelly Spread for a sweet touch that pairs perfectly with the savory biscuit.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Pastry cutter
  • Biscuit cutter
  • baking sheet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Flaky Buttermilk Biscuits
  1. Chill and measure by chilling 6 tablespoons of butter in the freezer while you measure 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon of baking powder, ½ teaspoon of baking soda, and 1 teaspoon of salt.
  2. Whisk dry ingredients in a bowl until fully combined.
  3. Incorporate cold butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized bits.
  4. Add buttermilk and gently fold until just combined.
  5. Shape the dough by folding it several times and patting it into a rectangle about 1-inch thick.
  6. Cut the biscuits using a round biscuit cutter and place them on an ungreased baking sheet.
  7. Bake preheated oven at 450°F for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
  8. Optional: Brush with melted butter after baking for a richer finish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1biscuitCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 70mgVitamin A: 150IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Chill the ingredients and avoid overmixing to achieve tender, flaky biscuits.

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