Buttermilk Biscuits
Easy and Delicious Hot Flaky Buttery Buttermilk Biscuits from Scratch make a yummy breakfast or side dish. Put a slice of ham in between two halves or top with jam. These will be a hit with any meal!
Servings: 8 biscuits
Calories: 95kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour leveled and spooned
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1 Tbs baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tsp sugar
- 3/4 cup buttermilk very cold, plus more for brushing on top
- 6 Tbs cold unsalted butter cubed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour and other dry ingredients until well combined.
- Cut in the cold butter cubes until the butter is only small pieces. If you do not have a pastry cutter a fork will work.
- Pour the cold buttermilk into the mixture and gently stir it until a dough starts to form.
- Place the dough onto a lightly floured surface and gently work together with your hands until all ingredients are mixed. You do not need to use a rolling pin. Pat the dough flat and fold it in thirds. Repeat this process two more times.
- Pat the dough into a thick rectangle (about 1/2 inch thick). Using a floured 2 1/2 inch biscuit cutter, cut out the biscuits in the dough.
- Continue gathering scraps and patting it back down and cutting until you have 8-12 biscuits. Try to cut as many as you can the first time so as not to overwork the dough.
- Place biscuits on baking sheet so that they are touching each other. Brush a little buttermilk on the top of each biscuit.
- Bake at 450 degrees for about 15 - 17 minutes or until lightly golden brown on top. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 1 - 2 minutes. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 95kcal