Soft Buttery Buttermilk Biscuits (Printable Version)

Tall, golden biscuits with tender layers and rich buttery flavor

# What You Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 tablespoon baking powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
05 - 1 tablespoon granulated sugar

→ Fats

06 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed

→ Liquids

07 - 3/4 cup cold buttermilk, plus extra for brushing

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat your oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
03 - Add the cold, cubed butter. Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, quickly work the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces remaining.
04 - Make a well in the center and pour in the cold buttermilk. Stir gently with a fork until just combined; do not overmix.
05 - Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Gently pat it into a rectangle about 1/2 inch thick. Fold the dough in half, then gently pat it out again. Repeat folding and patting 2 more times for extra flaky layers.
06 - Pat the dough to a final thickness of 1 inch. Cut out biscuits with a 2 1/2 inch round cutter, pressing straight down without twisting. Gather scraps and repeat as needed.
07 - Place biscuits close together on the prepared baking sheet. Brush tops lightly with buttermilk.
08 - Bake for 13 to 15 minutes, or until biscuits are tall and golden brown.
09 - Cool for a few minutes before serving warm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • These biscuits come together in 30 minutes flat, meaning fresh bread is never too far away even on busy weekdays
  • The folding technique creates layers that rival any bakery, but with ingredients you already have in the fridge
02 -
  • Overworking the dough activates gluten and makes biscuits tough—handle it just enough to bring everything together
  • Twisting the cutter seals the edges and prevents rising, so press straight down and lift straight up every time
03 -
  • Keep a bench scraper or knife nearby to scrape up any dough sticking to your work surface—this keeps the flour ratio consistent
  • Place the baking sheet on the lowest oven rack to encourage maximum rise from the bottom heat
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