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Homemade Flaky Biscuit Recipe

Homemade Flaky Biscuit Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 8 biscuits
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Oven
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These buttery, sky-high biscuits are delightfully flaky and tender, perfect for breakfast or as a comforting side for dinner.


Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cold, diced)
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk (cold)
  • Optional: 2 tbsp melted butter for brushing


Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place butter in the freezer for a few minutes to chill.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Cut in the cold diced butter using a pastry cutter or your hands until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized pieces.
  4. Pour in the cold buttermilk and gently mix until the dough is just combined and shaggy.
  5. Turn dough onto a floured surface and pat into a rectangle. Fold like a letter, rotate, and repeat 2-3 times to create layers. Pat to 1-inch thickness.
  6. Cut biscuits using a sharp cutter or glass (no twisting). Place on the baking sheet close together for soft sides or spaced for crispier edges.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until tall and golden brown.
  8. Optional: Brush tops with melted butter after baking for added flavor and sheen. Serve warm.

Notes

  • Brush tops with melted butter and sprinkle with sea salt or drizzle with honey for variations.
  • Pair with eggs, bacon, fried chicken, or stew for a full meal.
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or freeze baked/unbaked for future use.