Classic Buttermilk Biscuits
Traditional dish · American
Flaky, tender, and golden-brown biscuits made with buttermilk and butter, perfect for any meal.
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Ingredients
- All-purpose flour2 cups
- Baking powder1 tablespoon
- Salt1 teaspoon
- Cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes1/2 cup (1 stick)
- Cold buttermilk3/4 cup
- Optional: Sugar1 teaspoon
Steps
- 1
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- 2
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- 3
Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces of butter remaining.
- 4
Gradually add the cold buttermilk, stirring with a fork until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 5
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead a few times until it just comes together. Pat or roll the dough to about 3/4-inch thickness.
- 6
Cut out biscuits using a round biscuit cutter. Place them on an ungreased baking sheet, touching each other for softer sides or spaced apart for crispier sides.
- 7
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
