Here’s a classic, fluffy Buttermilk Biscuit recipe — soft, buttery, and perfect for breakfast or alongside dinner.
🥐 Buttermilk Biscuits
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 6 tbsp cold unsalted butter, cubed
- ¾ cup cold buttermilk (plus a little extra for brushing)
Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat oven
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2️⃣ Mix dry ingredients
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3️⃣ Cut in butter
- Add cold cubed butter to flour mixture.
- Use a pastry cutter, fork, or your fingers to cut butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4️⃣ Add buttermilk
- Pour in cold buttermilk and stir until dough just comes together.
- Do not overmix — the dough should be slightly sticky.
5️⃣ Shape biscuits
- Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface.
- Gently pat or roll to about ¾-inch thickness.
- Cut with a biscuit cutter or glass into rounds.
- Place biscuits close together on the baking sheet for soft sides, or spaced apart for crispier edges.
6️⃣ Bake
- Brush tops with a little buttermilk if desired.
- Bake 12–15 minutes until golden brown.
7️⃣ Serve
- Serve warm with butter, honey, or gravy.
🔥 Tips & Variations
- For extra flaky layers, fold the dough over itself once or twice before cutting.
- Substitute half the flour with whole wheat for a nuttier flavor.
- Add shredded cheese, herbs, or garlic for savory biscuits.
- Store cooled biscuits in an airtight container and reheat in the oven for freshness.
I can also give you:
- Cheddar and chive biscuits
- Buttermilk drop biscuits (no rolling/cutting)
- Make-ahead frozen biscuit dough
Do you want a classic plain version or a cheesy/herbed variation?
