Get ready to elevate your baking game with this simple and delicious Easy Buttermilk Biscuit recipe! Whether you’re serving them for breakfast, brunch, or alongside your favorite savory dish, these flaky and tender biscuits are sure to impress.
With just a few basic ingredients and minimal prep time, you can whip up a batch of homemade biscuits that rival any bakery’s.
So, roll up your sleeves, preheat your oven, and let’s get baking!
Ingredients
For the Biscuits:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 3/4 cup buttermilk, cold
Instructions
Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
Prepare the Dry Ingredients:
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
Cut in the Butter:
Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs with some larger pea-sized pieces of butter remaining.
Add the Buttermilk:
Pour the cold buttermilk into the flour and butter mixture. Use a spatula or wooden spoon to gently stir until the dough just comes together. Be careful not to overmix.
Shape the Biscuits:
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently pat it into a rectangle, about 1/2 inch thick. Fold the dough in half and pat it out again to the same thickness. Repeat this process two more times.
Cut Out the Biscuits:
Using a floured biscuit cutter or a sharp knife, cut out rounds of dough and place them onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
Bake the Biscuits:
Transfer the baking sheet to the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown on top and cooked through.
Serve and Enjoy:
Remove the biscuits from the oven and let them cool slightly on the baking sheet before serving. Enjoy them warm with butter, jam, honey, or your favorite toppings.
Nutritional Facts
- Calories: Approximately 180 per biscuit
- Fat: Approximately 9g per biscuit
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 21g per biscuit
- Protein: Approximately 3g per biscuit
FAQs
1. Can I use salted butter instead of unsalted butter?
Yes, you can use salted butter in this recipe, but you may want to adjust the amount of salt added to the dry ingredients accordingly.
2. Can I make these biscuits ahead of time?
Yes, you can prepare the biscuit dough ahead of time and refrigerate it for up to 24 hours before baking. Alternatively, you can freeze the unbaked biscuits and bake them straight from the freezer, adding a few extra minutes to the baking time.
