Description
These Fluffy and Delicious Homemade Biscuits are buttery, tender, and incredibly easy to make with just a few basic ingredients. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a side with any meal.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 3/4 cup buttermilk (plus more as needed)
- 2 tbsp melted butter (for brushing, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add the buttermilk and stir just until the dough comes together. Do not overmix.
- Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently pat or roll into a 1-inch thick rectangle.
- Fold the dough over itself 2–3 times to create layers, then pat out again to 1-inch thickness.
- Use a round cutter to cut out biscuits and place them on the prepared baking sheet, close together for softer sides or spaced apart for crispier edges.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until golden brown on top.
- Brush with melted butter if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- Use very cold butter for best results—freeze it for a few minutes if needed.
- Don’t twist the biscuit cutter; press straight down to ensure even rise.
- Biscuits can be frozen before or after baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg