Description

These Buttermilk Biscuits are a Southern classic, known for their flaky layers and buttery flavor. Perfect for breakfast or as a side dish, they are easy to make and simply melt in your mouth.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients:

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon granulated sugar (optional)

Wet Ingredients:

1/2 cup unsalted butter (very cold, cut into small cubes)
3/4 cup cold buttermilk (plus extra for brushing)

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Instructions

Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar (if using).
Add Butter and Buttermilk: Add the cold cubed butter and cut it into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Pour in the cold buttermilk and stir gently until the dough comes together.
Shape and Cut: Turn the dough out onto a floured surface, pat it into a rectangle, fold it over itself to create layers, then pat it out again. Cut out biscuits with a round cutter and place them on the baking sheet.
Bake: Brush the tops of the biscuits with buttermilk and bake for 12–15 minutes until golden brown.
Serve: Let the biscuits cool slightly before serving warm.

Notes

Use frozen grated butter for extra flakiness.
These biscuits freeze well—bake from frozen at 425°F for 18–20 minutes.
Serve with butter, jam, or sausage gravy.